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06-27-2006, 08:05 AM
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June 27 - madubois63 update
Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. I am doing well - so well, I MAY be going home tomorrow!!!!! My counts are on the rise. My white count was down as low as .4 last week and it is up to 1.3 as of this morning. My platelets have been as low as 9 and as of this morning, they are 117 - YEAH!!! They'll do another CBC this afternoon, and then I'll get the official answer. My doc doesn't say things lightly, so I am pretty confident. I can be packed in three minutes -lol!!!! My dog is gonna be sooooo excited!! I can't wait to see him. My kids come visit and I talk to them all the time, so don't think me a bad mom..but he's my baby too!! I have to come back the hospital twice a week for blood work and care of my catheter and next week they'll do another bone marrow biopsy to determine if I am in remission (prayers please). I will be making an appointment for a consultation in Buffalo (not my choice), but from what I understand, each center specializes in specific details of each disease. Because of the BC, Buffalo is the best place for me. One good thing is that it is in state (insurance wise). The bad thing is Buffalo is like a 7 - 8 hour drive -ugh!!! Guess I will be VERY lonely there...well one thing at a time! So far so good. Thanks again for all the prayers, well wishes and love!!!
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06-27-2006, 08:16 AM
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It's good to hear positive news from you!
And as far as the Buffalo trip, find yourself a good book-on-tape and time will pass faster.
Love and light,
Lisa
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06-27-2006, 09:11 AM
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Awesome News...
and may it continue for you. Take care and God bless.
Rhonda
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Dx 2/1/05, Stage 1, 0 nodes, Grade 3, ER/PR-, HER2+ (3.16 Fish)
2/7/05, Partial Mastectomy
5/18/05 Finished 6 rounds of dose dense TEC (Taxotere, Epirubicin and Cytoxan)
8/1/05 Finished 33 rads
8/18/05 Started Herceptin, every 3 weeks for a year (last one 8/10/06)
2/1/13...8 year Cancerversary and I am "perfect" (at least where cancer is concerned;)
" And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln
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06-27-2006, 09:53 AM
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Congratulations on your good news and may it continue. I will be praying for positive results for your tests next week. Enjoy your dog and oh yeah, your kids!
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06-27-2006, 10:25 AM
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I join the others in wishing for your continuing recovery...
Shell
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06-27-2006, 11:59 AM
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Glad to here you doing well. Look on the bright side. You could be driving up there in the winter
Kim in DC
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8/98 dx right breast
5/2003 tram flap right breast
8/2004 dx new primary left breast with inflammatory bc
er/pr-, her2neu+++
8/19 taxotere and herceptin
1/15/2005 Navelbine/Herceptin
4/2005 radiation and Herceptin
5/15/2005 Herceptin alone
2/12/2008 skin biopsy positive
2/14/2008 met to sternum, possibly right breast
2/27/08 Start omitarg, herceptin, taxotere trial
3/17/08 Kicked off trial because I started too close to my last herceptin
3/19 start tykerb xeloda
Right breast confirmed met
5/15/08 skin mets gone, no hypermetabolic activity in breast, sternum healing
8/24/08 scans still look good. sternum still active with scarring. No evidence of progression
10/08 Progression in sternum
12/08 Start TDM1 trial
1/09 Scans show stable
12/09 1 year on TDM1 still stable
10/10 progression in chest and liver
11/10 false positive of liver mets; tykerb and herceptin
4/11 Tykerb/Herceptin/Xgeva
4/11 Rads to Sternum
5/12/12 NED Herceptin/Zometa
3/16/19 still NED Herceptin/Zometa very 6months
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06-27-2006, 01:21 PM
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Thanks for your update. I am glad to hear the good news and hope to continue this way or better.
Best wishes,
Helen
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- Diagnosed May 2005 8 months after giving birth. Stage IV due to a single liver mets.
- Carbo/Taxotere/ Herceptin combo for 6 months
- Herceptin/ Navelbine
- Recurrence on the same liver spot in 7/07
- Liver resection 9/07
- Tykerb/xeloda 10/22/07
- NED since 9/07 and continued Tykerb/xeloda
- PET/CT in May 2009 show small spot in lungs. Continued Tykerb/xeloda
- PET/CT in Aug 2009 shows progression on lung nodules (slightly bigger)
- Onc considering Taxol/avastin
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06-27-2006, 01:21 PM
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Great!!!
So glad things are going well Maryanne. Here's to being home soon!
Sassy
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06-27-2006, 06:12 PM
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Thrilled to hear the good news Maryanne! Make the best of Buffalo if you're able and visit the falls.
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06-27-2006, 06:20 PM
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Sounds like good news for you and don't be silly about wanting to get home to the dog. I can totally relate and my dog is my baby too. You are not a bad mom at all. The kids can understand where you are and can come visit but the dog doesn't have a clue but fortunately they know nothing but unconditional love for their moms. Glad you will be able to go home and my continued prayers for you. Keep those counts up and good luck with the next bone marrow test. I like your attitude, fortitude and positive outlook of one day at a time. You are a true inspiration to many.
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Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative
AC 4 dense doses
34 radiation treatments including booster doses
receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months
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06-27-2006, 07:09 PM
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Great news. You are in my prayers.
John21
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06-27-2006, 07:56 PM
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Heart skipping great news! Certainly a reason to pass over the broccoli and go straight for the chocolate!
I grew up near Buffalo and agree with Eric; make lemonades out of lemons and visit the falls; I recommend the Canadian side so bring your birth cert or passport and take the short drive over the border; it is well worth the time and effort.
Love Kim from CT
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06-27-2006, 08:54 PM
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Wonderful news, Maryanne. My the good news continue and go home and love everyone, esp. your dog. I'm sure he/she's been wondering what happened to you. Keeping the prayers going.
Sue
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06-27-2006, 08:56 PM
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Glad to hear things are looking up. I too grew up near Buffalo. I can send my mother-in-law to visit. I'm laughing as I write. Seriously, if I asked, she would visit. I'm guessing you're going to Roswell. There's a good theatre district nearby, Shaw. Shakespeare in the park @ Delaware park. Art Museum. Chippewa St for bar hopping. Frank LLoyd Wright and Louis Sullivan buildings if you're an architecture buff. There use to be free concerts downtown on Thursday nights. Of course you have to do the falls. Maid of the mist is good on the canadian side. The caves are supposed to be better on the American side. If you want to bring the kids, you could do some time @ 6 flags, Darien Lake.
I don't know if you'll be staying @ the cancer center or @ a hotel. You might also be able to get a room @SUNYAB.
Let me know if you have any questions about Buffalo. People are pretty friendly there. If you have to go, summer is the best. Get well. BB
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06-27-2006, 09:25 PM
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I'm so glad that you are doing so well! Thanks so much for the updates.
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06-28-2006, 07:31 PM
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Maybe you can try the Corporate Angel Network and see if they'll fly you to Buff. BB
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06-30-2006, 07:57 AM
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I also look forward to your updates. I admire your bravery. MJo
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