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Forum: her2group 08-23-2006, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,846
Posted By callen03
My best support is from my faith in God and my...

My best support is from my faith in God and my sunday school class. Every week, we talk about my struggles, my praises, etc.

I am very open with everyone about my illness, so I get a lot of...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,602
Posted By callen03
This story hit close to hom. A very nice lady in...

This story hit close to hom. A very nice lady in my Sunday school class was killed this weekend by a drunk driver. She left three children and a husband. All of the children were injured and in...
Forum: her2group 06-26-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By callen03
Sorry, additional information I should have told...

Sorry, additional information I should have told you. My cancer originated from breast cancer, and I had bilateral surgery. The tested 21 lymph nodes, and 17 were positive for cancer. Since then,...
Forum: her2group 06-26-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By callen03
Clarification and further questions: My...

Clarification and further questions: My oncologist told me "there has been no change" since the last scan. In others words, it hasn't grown, but it hasn't shrunk either. Does that mean that I am...
Forum: her2group 06-23-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By callen03
Help -- I am confused

I was diagnosed Stage IV in January of this year. I've been going through chemo since. Most evidence is gone except for some lymph nodes in my neck, which are in remission. I will go through...
Forum: her2group 06-21-2006, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,501
Posted By callen03
The only drink I can stand after chemo is iced...

The only drink I can stand after chemo is iced tea. I make it with Splenda and add lost of lemon. Everything else tastes awful. I drink this in place of water.
Forum: her2group 05-30-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,889
Posted By callen03
Victoria, your friend must be Stage IV (cancer...

Victoria, your friend must be Stage IV (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body). I too am Stage IV, but my cancer has spread to my abdomen and neck. I talked to my oncologist about this...
Forum: her2group 05-25-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By callen03
Sherry, I am praying for you in Texas. Don't...

Sherry, I am praying for you in Texas. Don't give up.
Forum: her2group 05-25-2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By callen03
Donna, you have such a great outlook. Thanks for...

Donna, you have such a great outlook. Thanks for the advice. I had a hard time accepting my diagnosis. I've always been so healthy. Being told I am Stage IV was a shocker.

I agree that we...
Forum: her2group 05-23-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By callen03
Looking for Stage IV Survivors

I am desperately looking for Stage IV Survivors, because I need some support. I was just recently diagnosed, and I am already Stage IV. The statistics are scary.

If you are Stage IV, how long...
Forum: Profiles In Courage 05-18-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,075
Posted By callen03
Cosmicdust, I am taking part in a clinical...

Cosmicdust,

I am taking part in a clinical trial for carboplatin (carbo), doxorubicin (doxil), and hercepin. All the drugs have been used with good results but never in this combination. I...
Forum: her2group 05-18-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By callen03
Herceptin keeps the cancer from spreading. It is...

Herceptin keeps the cancer from spreading. It is the chemo that actually shrinks the tumor.
Forum: Profiles In Courage 05-16-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,075
Posted By callen03
Post Carla's Story

Your story is almost like mine. I discovered my tumor in Nov05, had bilateral masectomy Jan06, diagnosed Stage IV shortly after.

I will be doing chemo for several more months and herceptin for...
Forum: her2group 05-16-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,015
Posted By callen03
I did a PET Scan before I started treatement. ...

I did a PET Scan before I started treatement. This scan showed some areas that were not detected on CT Scans, and as a result, I was diagnosed Stage IV.

My oncologist said that he will do...
Forum: her2group 05-02-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,380
Posted By callen03
I was very thin until around 30-years-old. I...

I was very thin until around 30-years-old. I gradually gained weight over the next 20 years. I lost 50 pounds, and a year later found the lump.

I am HER2+++, ER+/PR-.
Forum: her2group 04-28-2006, 06:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,006
Posted By callen03
Lyn, your determination and courage are very...

Lyn, your determination and courage are very inspiring to me. Hang in there and continue to show those doctors that Stage IV survivors can beat those awful stats.

How many years have you...
Forum: her2group 04-28-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,736
Posted By callen03
Roxanne, please let me know what you find out...

Roxanne, please let me know what you find out about the Herceptin. I live in a small community about 10 miles north of Waco. The town name is called West.
Forum: her2group 04-27-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,736
Posted By callen03
Lucky4x, your post was very encouraging to me. I...

Lucky4x, your post was very encouraging to me. I was just recently dx with Stage IV BC.

I have a question about Herceptin, for those who are knowlegable. Do you have to stay on Herceptin for it...
Forum: her2group 04-27-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,006
Posted By callen03
I was diagnosed this year. I didn't realize how...

I was diagnosed this year. I didn't realize how lucky I was to be getting Herceptin until I found this website.

Like the above post, my oncologist told me that the "average" person with Stage...
Forum: her2group 04-25-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By callen03
Juanita, I was touched by your post and wanted to...

Juanita, I was touched by your post and wanted to share mine as well.

I just recently participated in the Race for the Cure in Waco, Texas. My goal was to run the entire course (which I did). ...
Forum: Clinical Trials 04-24-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,968
Posted By callen03
I was just recently diagnosed with Stage IV...

I was just recently diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. I had a bilateral masectomy this January, and I am paricipating in a clincal study (Herceptin, Doxil, & Carbo). My doctor told me the...
Forum: her2group 04-24-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,820
Posted By callen03
I have Stage IV Breast Cancer, and I am scared of...

I have Stage IV Breast Cancer, and I am scared of the statistics. I am 49 years old, and I am raising my 12-year-old grandson. He needs me. I would love to watch him grow up and play sports in...
Forum: her2group 04-24-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By callen03
Thumbs up I had bilateral surgery January 18 of this year,...

I had bilateral surgery January 18 of this year, and I have Stage IV Breast Cancer, HER positive.

I was back to work after three weeks. My only complaint was the drains. I got a fanny pack to...
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