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sassy · 06-17-2009, 07:10 PM

Angela,

Welcome to one of the most wonderful groups nobody wants to join! None of us would have chosen to have a reason to join this group, but we are all thankful to have found each other now.

If I read correctly, you are a triple positive, as am I. I am a survivor of over 4 years. I was 45 at dx with two middle school boys. We are all fine now, and I can say without a doubt that my entire family has grown and known new blessings because of this journey.

There may be some rough times ahead, but just remember......it's all DOABLE. Soon you will be on the other side of treatment, able to offer support and advice to others who follow.

Jump in, ask questions, and seek support anytime you need it. We're all here for you and each other.

06-17-2009, 07:10 PM	#14
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	Angela, Welcome to one of the most wonderful groups nobody wants to join! None of us would have chosen to have a reason to join this group, but we are all thankful to have found each other now. If I read correctly, you are a triple positive, as am I. I am a survivor of over 4 years. I was 45 at dx with two middle school boys. We are all fine now, and I can say without a doubt that my entire family has grown and known new blessings because of this journey. There may be some rough times ahead, but just remember......it's all DOABLE. Soon you will be on the other side of treatment, able to offer support and advice to others who follow. Jump in, ask questions, and seek support anytime you need it. We're all here for you and each other. __________________ Rhonda (Sassy) dx age 45 DX 2/15/05 Stage IIb (at surgery)restaged IIIa Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes Triple Positive 4 DD A/C 12 Taxol/Herceptin 33Rads Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk Herceptin for total of 18 months Lupron Monthly 4 yrs Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!) Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement) Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk Back to Arimidex for year seven Zometa 2X Annual for 7years, Lasix Stop Arimidex 5/13 Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa 5/14 Start Tamoxifen 3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing 5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs 9/16 Start Evista stopTamoxifen 3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects! NED and no meds....... 14YEARS NED!