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10/26/09

DJ

Topics:Breast Cancer , Chemotherapy

Have IBC and am triple-negative, had chemo, surgery (modified radical mastectomy) and radiation and there were 17 positive lymph nodes. Is additional chemo a protocal after completion or is it up to patient and oncologist?

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PJ Hamel

Monday, October 26, 2009

DJ, it's up to you and your oncologist. S/he'll probably be tracking you closely, and will discuss with you the need/possibility for more chemo, based on your continuing exams and bloodwork. You may also be eligible to participate in a clinical trial - there are numerous ones going on around triple negative breast cancer. Please ask your doctor about that possibility, OK? - PJH

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