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Name:
Kelly Gullo (kellygullo)

Member Since:
September 22, 2007

Location:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Birthday:
March 29, 1968

Type of Cancer:
Breast Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Diagnosis Date:
January 2007

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 2

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 3

ER:
Positive

PR:
Negative

Her2 Status:
No

Surgery:
Lymph Node Removal, Reconstructive Surgery, Mastectomy

Chemotherapy:
Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel), Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Adriamycin (chemical name: doxorubicin)

Hormone Therapy:
Tamoxifen

Profile:
Cancer Survivor

Cancer Symptoms:

I found the lump myself during a self breast exam. I had no history of breast cancer in my family. I was 38 years old.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Had a modified radical mastectomy to my left breast June 29th, 2007 with delayed reconstruction. Need to wait until after radiation.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Finished radiation Friday, September 21st, 2007! Skin is burned, sensitive, and very sore.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

I took the course of having chemotherapy prior to surgery. I will not really know the true stage of my cancer.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Tamoxifen – Hot flashes every 1/2 hour.

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  FAITH AND HOPE… and worry, and stress and fear and craziness

  There's No Place Like Hope

  September 24, 2007

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