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Have been on my oral chemo, Sutent for almost two weeks now and had my first lab associated with it today. Thankfully the counts were all within normal range, and I am having next to no side effects. Just a tiny, tiny bit of nausea. Blood pressure was a tad high, so meds that I already take for that may need to be adjusted. Also had an appointment with the retinal specialist last week, and he thinks the eye is faring pretty well. My vision is still 20/25, retina has reattached, pressure within the eye is normal and there is just a tiny bit of bleeding on the retina. Next scary scan is the mri of liver on July 15. This one is done every three months, looking for mets. I try not to panic too far ahead, but as the time gets closer, the more scanxiety is apparent.

Want to thank all of you who are so supportive, and haven't minded my "hijacking" your site. Your prayers and concern have been appreciated more than I can say. You are all in my prayers regularly.

Barb A.

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Barb,
Your good news is good, so stick to that!
Hoping for a good liver MRI, too--
Karen

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We are always happy to hear good news, Barb!
Hoping for a good liver MRI report from you too!

all the best
caya

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Hey, Kiddo!

Glad you continue to tolerate the Sutent so well and great news about the healing of the eye. Thanking God for this wonderful turn of events! No one minds your "hijacking" of the site to report to us. You have been a faithful supporter of all of us here. We are happy to reciprocate!

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Honey!
You can't be a hijacker! We love you!!
You're part of our HER2 family... cancer can't change that...
no matter where it rears its ugly head!

So glad to read all your good news!
Don't let scanxiety ruin even one minute of your good news...
or distract you from living and being happy every single day until July 15th!
Remember my friend...Don't worry until there's something to worry about! (which of course...if our prayers are answered...will be NEVER!)

Thanks so much for the update!
Sending prayers and love across the Keystone state!
Denise

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Glad to hear good news....relax...your liver MRI will be fine
Eileen

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Thanks for the update. Can't think of the term right at this minute - but there's a term describing the 'bond' formed between hijackers and the 'victims'... :)

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Stockholm Syndrome? :)

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Thank you so much, girls! It always does my heart good to hear from you and to feel the loving support. Yep! You've all got Stockholm Syndrome!!

Hugs,
Barb A.

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Great news! Praying mri is great also. Gods blessings to you.