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Forum: her2group 10-03-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,946
Posted By brittd01
Mom's passing

Hi everyone. I wanted to let all of you know that my sweet Momma died yesterday three days after her 59th birthday. She never logged on to a computer in her life but I kept her updated on all of...
Forum: her2group 07-31-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,714
Posted By brittd01
Unhappy update

Okay so that didn't go very well. Mom had her first infusion of Adriamycin last Wed. On Saturday, we had to take her to the ER. She was in excruciating pain and short of breath. The pain was...
Forum: her2group 07-23-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,714
Posted By brittd01
Adriamycin?

Hi there,
It's been a long time since I've posted but I read just about every day. My Mom was diagnosed at Stage IV in March of 2004. Since then, she's been on several chemos. She just found out...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-20-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,821
Posted By brittd01
Question tykerb/taxotere??

Hello ladies,

It's been a long time since I've posted regarding my Mom but I keep up with all of you every day. Mom had some slight progression in her sternum mets while on xeloda/herceptin so...
Forum: her2group 01-02-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,112
Posted By brittd01
Brain Scan Update

Well my Mom finally had her first brain scan after being Stage IV for nearly three years. Of course, the date fell the week before Christmas! Great news though - no sign of mets in the brain! She...
Forum: her2group 10-25-2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,106
Posted By brittd01
Lisa, I will be sending positive thoughts...

Lisa,

I will be sending positive thoughts your way today.

Love,
Britt
Forum: her2group 10-19-2006, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By brittd01
Smile Latest scan update

Hello!

Mom just called from Houston where she was getting her three month scans. Good news!! All was clear except for the spot on her sternum that is half the size it was. So she will continue...
Forum: her2group 08-31-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By brittd01
For those on Tykerb

Hi all,

My Mom's cancer clinic is going through all the paperwork for the EAP for Tykerb. They told my Mom that the drug was free but they require a heart scan which is not covered by most...
Forum: her2group 08-25-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,671
Posted By brittd01
Hi Joy, I wanted to tell you that my Mom...

Hi Joy,

I wanted to tell you that my Mom took Navelbine/Herceptin for her liver mets and it knocked them out completely when nothing else had. That was a year ago and they're still gone. She's...
Forum: her2group 08-03-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By brittd01
Mom's Brain MRI

Hello!

My Mom is having her first brain MRI next Wednesday, 8/9 since being diagnosed with Stage IV BC in March 2004. She isn't having any symptoms, she just metioned to her oncologist that I...
Forum: her2group 07-25-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By brittd01
My Mom is apparently going to get Tykerb through...

My Mom is apparently going to get Tykerb through the Extended Access Program that I think I got the number for on this site. She gave the info to her clinic and they said the paperwork was complete...
Forum: her2group 07-21-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By brittd01
Hi Cathy! I do not know what Her2+ she is...

Hi Cathy!

I do not know what Her2+ she is exactly. But she is er/pr-. Thanks for all the well wishes!
Forum: her2group 07-20-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By brittd01
Mom update

Hello gals (and guys)!

It's been several months but I just wanted to give you all an update on Mom. Quick History: Dx at Stage IV in 3/2004 with mets to liver and lungs. Did 9 months of...
Forum: her2group 06-08-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By brittd01
Pain in breasts??

Hello everybody!

For those of you who don't remember me, my Mom was dx with stage IV bc 3/2004 with spread to her liver, lungs and eventually spine. Because she was stage IV from the...
Forum: her2group 05-25-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,587
Posted By brittd01
I would be interested to know about this too. As...

I would be interested to know about this too. As you may know, my Mom was diagnosed at 54 with bc mets to liver. Hers is her2+ and er/pr-. I am 30 and on my fourth round of clomid and hcg...
Forum: her2group 04-19-2006, 06:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,869
Posted By brittd01
Steph!!! What wonderful news. I will pass this...

Steph!!! What wonderful news. I will pass this along to my Mom. Your response to treatment gives her so much encouragement.

xoxo,
Britt
Forum: her2group 03-23-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By brittd01
correction

Correction from my previous post - Moms implants are saline, not silicone. She had silicone but got saline ones in 1991. She also did not have a mastectomy. She originally got the implants because...
Forum: her2group 03-23-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By brittd01
Julie and Sheila

Hello!

My Mom has bilateral Silicone implants that are killing her too. Her cancer is getting under control but the pain in her breasts is too much. Not sure if they've ruptured or what but...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,344
Posted By brittd01
Congrats on the good scan news Lisa!! And happy...

Congrats on the good scan news Lisa!! And happy bday!

Love,
Britany
Forum: her2group 03-06-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By brittd01
Mom's results, FEC experience??

Hello everyone,


Well my Mom just had her three month scans for liver, bone and lung
mets. After 6 months on navelbine/herceptin/zometa - all is clear.
However her CA27-29 was up a little...
Forum: her2group 03-05-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,430
Posted By brittd01
Cool Update

Hello everyone,

Well the results are interesting. After 6 months of navelbine/herceptin/zometa, Moms tumor markers are up 8 points from 35 to 43. The scans show that her liver, lungs and bones...
Forum: her2group 02-24-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,430
Posted By brittd01
Prayers for Mom next week

Hello special friends,

It's that time again - Mom and Dad are headed to Houston on Monday for Mom's three month scans. She is currently on Navelbine/Herceptin/Zometa for liver and bone mets. ...
Forum: her2group 02-21-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,041
Posted By brittd01
You'll be skiing in Steamboat next year - no...

You'll be skiing in Steamboat next year - no doubt!!! Great news Esther!

Love,
Brittany
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,589
Posted By brittd01
Cool new lump and coughing

Hello everyone,

I am writing b/c my Mom is going to have a boipsy of a new lump in her breast that seems to have popped up over night.

Quick history: dx w/ Stage IV bc March 04 with liver...
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,618
Posted By brittd01
Yeah!!!! I have been waiting for your post! I...

Yeah!!!! I have been waiting for your post! I am so HAPPY for you Steph! Your news just made my day. I can't wait to share this with my Mom.

xoxo,
Brittany
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