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Joanne S · 06-08-2014, 01:48 AM

Kristin, I hate this ucking cancer. As you already know, cancer can be so unpredictable. A doctor told me I had 7 months to live---that was 18 months ago. It's a horribly scary feeling like your days are numbered, but no mater how much time we have left, we shouldn't make ourselves suffer with worry until that time. I know it's so hard to stay positive and there are many times I don't succeed. No matter how good doctors are, they can't predict the future. So please don't focus on that part. Live for today, keep your strength and faith. You obviously - are in good hands with this doctor and you fully trust this doctor's care. So give this treatment a try and continue taking it a day at a time. I know it's easier said then done, but you are a very, very strong woman. Wishing you improvement and wellness with this treatment. I'm praying for you too. Super huge hugs,
Joanne

06-08-2014, 01:48 AM	#28
Joanne S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan Posts: 592	Re: Help, cancer has spread from bones to my lungs Kristin, I hate this ucking cancer. As you already know, cancer can be so unpredictable. A doctor told me I had 7 months to live---that was 18 months ago. It's a horribly scary feeling like your days are numbered, but no mater how much time we have left, we shouldn't make ourselves suffer with worry until that time. I know it's so hard to stay positive and there are many times I don't succeed. No matter how good doctors are, they can't predict the future. So please don't focus on that part. Live for today, keep your strength and faith. You obviously - are in good hands with this doctor and you fully trust this doctor's care. So give this treatment a try and continue taking it a day at a time. I know it's easier said then done, but you are a very, very strong woman. Wishing you improvement and wellness with this treatment. I'm praying for you too. Super huge hugs, Joanne __________________ Aug06...Dx Age 50, IDC Left Breast, 6+/16 lymph nodes, Stg 3, ER+/PR+/HER2+ Sep06-Jan07...Mediport. Chemo: AC x 4, T x 4 Dec06-Nov07...Herceptin Feb12,2007...Surg MRM Left & SM Right, reconstruct w/expanders Mar07-Jun07...Saline Exp Jun07...Start Tamoxifen Jun07-Aug07...Rad x 25 Jun07-Oct07...Persistent fevers-unknown origin Jun07-Nov07...PT for Severe PMPS & Capsular Contracture Nov07...Surg Capsulectomy, Gel Implants, PMPS pain gone instantly. Feb08...NED 1st CANCERVERSARY!!!!! Feb08...2 months post surgery Caps Cont again :( Mar08...Stop Tamoxifen. Start Arimidex. Apr08...Sudden high fever, Hosp ICU 10 days, staph infect, emerg surg, implants removed. Outpt IVantibiotics Daily x 6 weeks Feb11...NED 5th CANCERVERSARY!!!!! Feb12...NED 6th CANCERVERSARY!!!!! Aug12...Spotting. Surg=D&C Sep12...STAGE IV = RARE BC METS TO UTERUS ILC ER+/PR+/HER2-Negative) (Different BC than originally diagnosed = IDC ER+/PR+/HER2+). Sep12...Stop Arimidex. Start Afinitor & Aromasin. Jan13...MRI = no progression no reduction Apr13...Progression. Stop Afinitor & Aromasin. Apr13...Start Chemo: Taxol & Carboplatin. Nov13...Scans & Pelvic 95+% Reduction. Nueropathy>Stop chemo start Fareston. Jan14...PET scan = no progression stable. May14...Pelvic > Bleeding & cramps. TMs up. May14...PET scan = uterine progression :( May14...Stop Fareston. Start Chemo: Xeloda.