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Old 04-28-2009, 07:12 PM   #21
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Dear Marie -
Good to hear this news. I hope they get to the bottom of the seizure so that you can have a few tablespoons of "stuff" removed from your overflowing plate.

My wise grandma told me that those with the biggest, most loving and open hearts will get the most difficult trials.
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Found suspicious lump 9/2000
Lumpectomy, then node dissection and port placement
Stage IIB, 8 pos nodes of 18, Grade 3, ER & PR -
Adriamycin 12 weekly, taxotere 4 rounds
36 rads - very little burning
3 mos after rads liver full of tumors, Stage IV Jan 2002, one spot on sternum
Weekly Taxol, Navelbine, Herceptin for 27 rounds to NED!
2003 & 2004 no active disease - 3 weekly Herceptin + Zometa
Jan 2005 two mets to brain - Gamma Knife on Jan 18
All clear until treated cerebellum spot showing activity on Jan 2006 brain MRI & brain PET
Brain surgery on Feb 9, 2006 - no cancer, 100% radiation necrosis - tumor was still dying
Continue as NED while on Herceptin & quarterly Zometa
Fall-2006 - off Zometa - watching one small brain spot (scar?)
2007 - spot/scar in brain stable - finished anticoagulation therapy for clot along my port-a-catheter - 3 angioplasties to unblock vena cava
2008 - Brain and body still NED! Port removed and scans in Dec.
Dec 2008 - stop Herceptin - Vaccine Trial at U of W begun in Oct. of 2011
STILL NED everywhere in Feb 2014 - on wing & prayer
7/14 - Started twice yearly Zometa for my bones
Jan. 2015 checkup still shows NED
2015 Neuropathy in feet - otherwise all OK - still NED.
Same news for 2016 and all of 2017.
Nov of 2017 - had small skin cancer removed from my face. Will have Zometa end of Jan. 2018.
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:50 PM   #22
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her2group > ~My Dear Father Is In Need Of Prayers Now~

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I hope he will recover completely. You, Ed and your family sure have had a rough time lately. I will pray for better times ahead for all of you.
Take care. Hang in there.
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:24 AM   #23
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Prayers coming your way! Eric
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:44 AM   #24
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Good morning, Marie. I hope that today brings some answers and that your dear Dad and your family find some reassurance. Thinking of you and asking for a "lift" in that limo!

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Old 04-29-2009, 05:57 AM   #25
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Wow, Marie,

You are catching it from all sides! I will keep your Father, your husband, your Mother in Law and YOU in my prayers. With everything going on in your life, don't forget to take lots of time out to take care of you. What about an nice looooong bubble bath with soothing music in the background. Maybe some candles and a glass of wine!! Calgone - take her away!!
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Old 04-29-2009, 10:31 AM   #26
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Continuing to pray for your dad and your family, Marie! So glad to hear that it is not a heart attact or stroke. I know you are very strong and able to handle so many crisis together - hats off!

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Old 04-29-2009, 12:28 PM   #27
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Marie,

I hope your dad is better today. Thank you for the card. It brought a smile to my face.

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Old 04-29-2009, 03:47 PM   #28
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Marie
My prayers are being said for your Dad...when it rains it poors...we gain such strength from our parents, it is so hard to see them ill......stay strong, better days ahead!
Thank you for thinking of me and the card....it came on a day I needed an extra hug!!!!!
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L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002
Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg
6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant
9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes
9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks
3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes
3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes
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3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee
5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks
4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve
5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin
11/09 Progression on Navelbine
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2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
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7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!!
9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck
Qualified for TDM-1 EAP
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Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments
12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments
2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
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Old 04-29-2009, 08:28 PM   #29
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Marie,

You are incredible. You have so much on your plate, yet you continue to cope and support all those around you. And if you need to take a Xanax, that's okay.

I'm glad to hear that your dad's docs ruled out heart attack and stroke. He's in my prayers for a quick recovery.

Hugs,

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Old 04-30-2009, 04:47 AM   #30
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This is good news, Marie!
I hope you can find a few peaceful, burden-free moments now.

You've got all my prayers & those of your family of friends here.
Thank you for your ever present kindness & compassion, not to mention your encouragement. You are such a bright spirit & always there to comfort those around you.

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Old 04-30-2009, 06:33 AM   #31
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Good morning, Marie. How is your father? Has there been any encouraging news. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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Old 04-30-2009, 02:31 PM   #32
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Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are truly an amazing person. Sending a big hug!

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Old 04-30-2009, 02:52 PM   #33
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Well, as much as we thought this was not a heart attack, it was confimed. Daddy will be getting a catheterization soon for the blockage he has and he will remain in the hospital. They are still exploring what else is going on in the body and at the moment they have him on a anti-seizure medication just until they find out why the major seizure.

I feel pretty comfortable with his health care thus far and that does bring some peace. Mom is an Angel and she amazes with each day of my life. Things are moving forward and if we are not comfortable with this procedure here (the hospital he is at), we will be going to the Veterans hospital in Conn. RI Veterans hospital does not do this procedure. Right now I do not know the exact complications he has but told Mom that we can make a day trip together in Conn, how fabulous is that??

Thanks for the continued prayers, please keep them coming too. I appreciate each and every one of you, you guys rock>>Believe51
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Old 04-30-2009, 04:39 PM   #34
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How much more can one person take. Please know
my prayers and thoughts are with you. You are a
strong person and I hope everything will be better
soon.
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Old 05-01-2009, 07:21 PM   #35
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Marie,

He's in my prayers that all works out well.

Hugs and support,

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Old 05-04-2009, 11:08 PM   #36
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Thanks for the prayers and thoughts for My Daddy, our family really appreciates them. Dad is getting stronger by the day. Wow are we so lucky that we prevented a severe heart attack.>>Believe51
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Ixempra/Faslodex/Zometa~TM now lower7/17/09Stop Ixempra By Choice9/21/09HOSPICE10/16/09Earned His Deserved Wings And Halo=37 Month Fight w/Stage 4 IBC, Her2+++,My Hero!!
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