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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Thanks for the suggestions on the tests David. I remembered there were some kind of markers but couldn't recall their names. Unfortunately I know zilch about breast cancer and with my home computer down and suddenly getting busy in the office, I'm not certain how much research on the web I can do. If you can easily find the articles, I would like them.
I'll see what the doctor has to say tomorrow. She is pretty no nonsense and I like her, just not the institution she operates at. Also, it is not a CCC. I will see about getting an appt in Philly after I talk to her. I don't know how aggressive this is. If I had be diagnosed with any other cancer, I don't think I would have been surprised, but this one just floored me.
Your right Liz, this SUCKS, but hopefully I'll get by this too.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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