Vital Info

Name:
MIchelle (michelle67)

Member Since:
April 1, 2011

Location:
near Philly, Pennsylvania

Birthday:
February 28, 1967

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

Cancer Info

Type of Cancer:
Breast Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma & Ductal Carcinoma In Situ

Diagnosis Date:
November 30, 2010

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 1

Tumor Size:
02

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 3

ER:
Negative

PR:
Negative

Her2 Status:
No

Lymph Node Involvement:
No

Surgery:
Re-excision Surgery, Lymph Node Removal, Lumpectomy

Chemotherapy:
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
That it makes my kids afraid for me. How it altered me and my life forever. The fact that I'll always be looking over my shoulder for it.

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
To make the most of every moment with my 2 young daughters. That I deserve to be happy every day.

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
Don't be afraid to laugh with me. I am still the same person, but my perspective has been altered.

Metastasized? Where?:
No

Cancer Center:
Rena Rowan Breast Center at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer:
Hydrate during chemo, with water and Gatorade.

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