12 years from lumpectomy and good news
 

Just sharing my med onc report of last week, which happened to be on my surgery anniversary. CT scan showed nothing of note or concern, and blood analysis was great.
Only change was my sodium level 2 points under normal range, but that is not hazardous!

And NED is still with me very close to FOUR years after dropping my best friend Vitamin H. No repercussion so far!

Now I just need to get my left leg to quit hurting and get to rehabing more energetically. I am hating the "slow but sure" method ...

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That is great news Steph - your story is one of inspiration to many of us. You tried something and it paid off - what many of us because of your example are now trying too - trying new things in the hope that they may pay off for us.
I sure hope that your leg heals quickly.
Much love,

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What this board needed. Some encouraging and uplifting news. This board has suffered some sad news lately. As wonderful as herceptin is and the advances they are making in the breast cancer world, still, too many struggle with this disease.

Thanks for bringing some encouragement.

Congrats to you friend.

Mary Jo

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Steph, this is wonderful news. How about a race to see who's leg heals faster...!!!

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Steph...
I want to grow up to be just like you!!!

Just keep showing me how it's done!
Love and a big hug for you and NED!
Denise

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Ok! Do I hear a collective HALLELUJAH? Terrific news, Steph. I can only imagine that the "slow but steady" healing process with the leg is NOT at all easy for a go-getter like yourself! Hang in there.

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Steph
You are everything I aspire to be...you've been my light since the day I joined this board. Thank you so much for sharing and may you always be NED.
Love
Karen

Re: 12 years from lumpectomy and good news
 

Great news Steph!! Thanks for sharing, we LOVE good news!

Looking forward to many many more good reports from you!
xo

all the best
caya

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Congratulations, Steph! You are an inspiration!

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Steph,

I rejoice with you on this. Great news!!

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Wonderful news, Steph - an inspiration for us all.

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Steph,

That is excellent news! I hope your legs heals quickly so you can enjoy the riverwalk in a few weeks. You are an inspiration to us all!

Mel

Re: 12 years from lumpectomy and good news
 

Great news Stephanie! hope the leg starts to heal more quickly.
Expect to see you both next year here in France
love sarah

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How wonderful for you Steph! Gods blessings to you.

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Steph,
How happy your post makes me feel. Your healing and NED success give all courage and hope especially our new members. We can all relate to the early days of dx and the fear that hits you square in the face.

Your strength & never give up attitude plus medical approach demonstrates that we are making strides.
Small they maybe. I am so happy for your 4th yr. with out Herceptin and my heart is lifted to know you are doing so well. We all needed to hear this fantastic news.

Now get that leg on board!!!!
Big Huge Hugs,
Jean

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Great news! Thanks for sharing!

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WONDERFUL - WONDERFUL - WONDERFUL NEWS! YIPPEE! CONGRATULATIONS! :) Always so great to hear stories like this.
Sandra

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Yes! Brilliant news Steph. Just what we needed to hear as there has been lots of sadness this year. Hope you're doing we'll post surgery also.
Ellie

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Thanks everyone, glad this good news brightens the board.
As for my leg, we have figured out what I have is like SHINGLES only without the rash. Now I understand why it hurts SO much, and is so slow to notice any healing.

Just as the shingles virus is in the spine and sits on the nerve root, so did that bit of disc that was removed. When shingles virus becomes active it irritates that nerve and the "shingles" appears some place down the line from the same nerve root.

My bit of disc was irritating my nerve in just the same way, and where I have the pain and problem is a ways down the line from that same nerve root.

We have something called Dermatomes, which is our skin area connected to different nerve roots. The little nerve branches are in the dermatones, and this is why a burn will sting and hurt so much. I feel Like I had a big burn.

It is slowly improving, and I am working on my walking every day now.

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I am setting off new "tones" for your dermatones to get that leg better fast!

Congrats on your continued good news journey and thanks for lifting all our spirits!