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Andrea Barnett Budin · 01-10-2008, 02:17 PM

Oh, Chrisy...! Definitely not what I wanted to hear! Such *interval growth* sounds challenging. And yet, perhaps, another radiologist will see such spots as scar tissue, noting they are cyst-like and filled w/fluid. This happened to me. I got 3 independent radiologists to read my scans (through 3 separate oncs). A lot of leg work, but so worth it when 2 out of 3 concurred that they were not looking at tumors, but the dead remains of tumors. So smudgy glasses or fingerprints on the pics or whatever I am hoping for happy news for you. You deserve that. You have been at this long enough.

Regardless, I am sending you loving, healing energy! And will attach some prayers to go out to the Universe in your name, absolutely!! You are one of the sweetest Souls I have met on this board, full of fun and piss and vinegar and sensible advice when needed. So my Sister stay positive no matter what! Think of Yosemite. Go there in your mind as you sit in the serenity of silence.

I can feel the Universe shift as I type, as good vibes aplenty are being beamed out west to you. Molecules of your destiny are organizing at this very moment to bring you your desired goal. KNOW that in your heart.

As you've said to me in the past, BREATHE, honey. I believe you cannot fail!
Andi

01-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#17
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	You Are Locked In My Thoughts... Oh, Chrisy...! Definitely not what I wanted to hear! Such interval growth sounds challenging. And yet, perhaps, another radiologist will see such spots as scar tissue, noting they are cyst-like and filled w/fluid. This happened to me. I got 3 independent radiologists to read my scans (through 3 separate oncs). A lot of leg work, but so worth it when 2 out of 3 concurred that they were not looking at tumors, but the dead remains of tumors. So smudgy glasses or fingerprints on the pics or whatever I am hoping for happy news for you. You deserve that. You have been at this long enough. Regardless, I am sending you loving, healing energy! And will attach some prayers to go out to the Universe in your name, absolutely!! You are one of the sweetest Souls I have met on this board, full of fun and piss and vinegar and sensible advice when needed. So my Sister stay positive no matter what! Think of Yosemite. Go there in your mind as you sit in the serenity of silence. I can feel the Universe shift as I type, as good vibes aplenty are being beamed out west to you. Molecules of your destiny are organizing at this very moment to bring you your desired goal. KNOW that in your heart. As you've said to me in the past, BREATHE, honey. I believe you cannot fail! Andi __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...