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Old 12-10-2012, 12:27 PM   #1
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Sheila has earned her wings

My Mom passed away today. She lost the battle but won the war for her cancer is nevermore. Thanks for all the love and support you have given to her through the years. At this time I would ask for all of you to perform a random of kindness is honor of Sheila's kind and caring spirit.

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Old 12-10-2012, 12:35 PM   #2
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Hello Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Sheila was a special part of this site, she is greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Old 12-10-2012, 12:41 PM   #3
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. What a wonderful way to remember, with an act of kindness.
Keep the faith.
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May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
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Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
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Began Herceptin alone 10/07
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5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
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Old 12-10-2012, 12:49 PM   #4
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Jen, My heartfelt sympathies to you and yours. May I say, no battle lost for Sheila....she IS a winner in every way....always. She is in God's hands now. Ceesun
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Old 12-10-2012, 12:50 PM   #5
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Glad to hear our dear Sheila is no longer suffering. There is a giving tree in our local Towne Center, where I shall put gifts for the needy in Sheila's name.

Jen -
Now it comes time for you to rebuild your life without your mom's physical presence. Just always remember that her spirit is with you, and you will feel her soft touch on your shoulder from time to time. Be open to "loving presences" and they will reveal themselves.
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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 12-10-2012, 12:53 PM   #6
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

I'm profoundly sorry for your loss~ my deepest condolences to you and your family. Sheila was a beautiful warrior spirit whose insight and wisdom gave me such hope when I was first diagnosed. Prayers for comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of your beloved mom. Will most definitely do an act of kindness with your mom in mind!
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3-25-11 PET scan shows 3 mets to liver and 1 to spine, Stage IV
4-12-11 start clinical trial of TDM1 infusion 1x every 3 weeks.
6-14-11 CT scan after 3 cycles shows NO liver spots, reduced spinal met from 18mm to 13mm and right breast mass from 4.4 to 4.2 cm.
8-12-11 Mastectomy rt. breast.
10-11 scans reflect stable cancer
12-11 MRI reveals area of concern in brain, CT scan reveals 3mm spot on lung. Watch and wait and rescan in a few weeks. Round 13 TDM1 complete.
2-21-12 Scans reveal progression in lungs with 4 new small mets. Officially off tdm1. Start halaven and radiation for single brain met, 1 spot in spine.
3-13 stereotactic radiosurgery for single brain met.
5-31-12 Halaven stopped due to low blood counts. Start tamoxifen and cont. Herceptin 1x3 weeks.
7-11-12- brain mri shows shrinking brain met and no new lesions. Cont. Herceptin and Tamoxifen
10-2-12 Stable tumor markers. Continue Herceptin and Tamoxifen
4-9-13 progression in lymph node under arm and new lung spots. Stop Tamoxifen. Add Xeloda to Herceptin.
6-10-13 Stereotactic radiosurgery to two new brain mets. Stop Xeloda due to lung mets progression. begin Tykerb 7-2-13.
10-29-13 Begin radiation to my lungs and one lymph node under my arm. Stop Tykerb until completion and then recommence.
1-31-14 Progression in lungs. Oophorectomy performed.
2-18-14 Begin Arimidex and continue Herceptin
7-7-15 progression with spots on colon, in pelvic region, and in lungs. Begin Taxotere, Perjeta and Herceptin.
11-15 Switch to weekly Taxol, and continue with Perjeta and Herceptin.
12-23-16 PET scan shows Complete Response with no new spots. Continue on with TPH indefinitely.
3-16-16 Still no evidence of disease, break from Taxol. Continue on with Perjeta and Herceptin.
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Old 12-10-2012, 01:00 PM   #7
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Jen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I try and do acts of kindness every day, today it will be in your Mom's memory and I will say a prayer for her and also for you.

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stage II - invasive ductal carcinoma ER/PR+ HER2+
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11/3/10 -2.5cm tumor removed via lumpectomy, clear margins. sentinal node biopsy - nodes clear!
12/2/10 - port placement
12/2/10 to 3/17/11 - 6 rounds of taxotere, carboplatin & herceptin every 3rd week.
04/20/11 - 6/6/11 - 33 rounds of radiation
4/6/11 to 11/2/11 - 11 additional rounds of herceptin every 3rd week
7/15/11 - port removal
7/5/11 started my 5 year journey on Tamoxifen
9/4/11 -1 yr Chest MRI - CLEAN!!!!
9/5/12 -2 yr Chest MRI - CLEAN!!!!
8/29/12 - Started spotting after being in chemopause 1.5 years. Ultra sound detected 6cm ovary mass & very thick lining. YIKES! Taken off Tamoxifen
9/6/12 - Full abdominal hysterectomy. Pathology report came back clean... thank you baby Jesus!!
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Old 12-10-2012, 01:04 PM   #8
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You and your family are in my prayers, Jen. I am so very sorry for your loss .

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Old 12-10-2012, 01:31 PM   #9
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

So, so, so sad...

Stay well, Jen.

Love,
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  • Tumor: 6.8 centimeters, never showed on mammograms
  • ER-/PR-
  • November 2008: Sentinal Lymph node surgery. 6 out of 9 lymph nodes with cancer
  • Stage IIIc
  • Lapatinib Clinical Trial start: November, 2008
  • Surgery: May 5, 2009
  • Started Herceptin: May 19, 2009
  • Started Radiation (33 rounds): June 10, 2009
  • September 2009: Moved to Michigan to be closer to family
  • 12/09 - still on Herceptin until May 2010
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Old 12-10-2012, 01:51 PM   #10
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Jen, Sorry to hear about your Mom- she will be missed. Like StephN said, now is the time to try and learn what it is like to have a parent in spirit. My own Mom died 2 years ago this spring- and I've learned to share my life with her as best I can though I can't see or hear her words. She is always with you because you are a part of her. God bless,
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Feb 2011: L mx with recon. Path. showed only DCIS but 4/10+ nodes.
March 2011: 6 wks rads.
Mother passed, lower back pain.
Late May 2011: Bone mets but organs clear; Tykerb, Xeloda, Xgeva. Stopped Herceptin. Implant infected: removed implant.
October 2011: Bone progression; Gemzar and Carboplatin & restarted Herceptin.
Jan 2012: Progression, re-classified as ER+; Tykerb, Herceptin, Zoladex & Femara. Anti-E is working!
May 2012: ovaries out, markers stable but elevated. Cont. Herceptin, Tykerb, Xgeva & Femara.
Dec 2012: aromasin
Jan 2013: faslodex, herceptin, tykerb
Jun: Kadcyla
Aug: Rads to hip, then Perjeta, Herceptin & Taxotere
Nov 2013: Perjeta, Herceptin, Halaven
Early 2014: Affinitor, Aromasin, Perjeta, Herceptin.
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Old 12-10-2012, 02:08 PM   #11
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Jen, my heart breaks for you. I don't post much but read all the time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Old 12-10-2012, 02:48 PM   #12
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Jen,
Steph as usual has said it all so well. Your mom had/has such a strong spirit and I will always hold her close in my heart. I also will be open to her loving touches.

Sheila, I promise to be kinder than necessary - not just today, but from here forward.
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June 2002 extensive hi grade DCIS (pre-cancer-stage 0, clean sentinal node) Mastectomy/implant - no chemo, rads. "cured?"
9/2004 Diag: Stage IV extensive liver mets (!) ER/PR- Her2+++
10/04-3/05 Weekly Taxol/Carboplatin/Herceptin , complete response!
04/05 - 4/07 Herception every 3 wks, Continue NED
04/07 - recurrence to liver - 2 spots, starting tykerb/avastin trial
06/07 8/07 10/07 Scans show stable, continue on Tykerb/Avastin
01/08 Progression in liver
02/08 Begin (TDM1) trial
08/08 NED! It's Working! Continue on TDM1
02/09 Continue NED
02/10 Continue NED. 5/10 9/10 Scans NED 10/10 Scans NED
12/10 Scans not clear....4/11 Scans suggest progression 6/11 progression confirmed in liver
07/11 - 11/11 Herceptin/Xeloda -not working:(
12/11 Begin MM302 Phase I trial - bust:(
03/12 3rd times the charm? AKT trial

5/12 Scan shows reduction! 7/12 More reduction!!!!
8/12 Whoops...progression...trying for Perjeta/Herceptin (plus some more nasty chemo!)
9/12 Start Perjeta/Herceptin, chemo on hold due to infection/wound in leg, added on cycle 2 &3
11/12 Poops! progression in liver, Stop Perjeta/Taxo/Herc
11/12 Navelbine/Herce[ptin - try for a 3 cycles, no go.
2/13 Gemzar/Carbo/Herceptin - no go.
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Old 12-10-2012, 02:52 PM   #13
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

So sorry to hear this, I can see her now skipping down streets of gold. I too can attest to the very real presence in my life of both my parents after their passing. Take care Jen you are never alone.
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Radiation to spine
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11/19/10 Port installed
11/22/10 Started 2nd cycle
1/10/11 Finished 2nd cycle
1/24/11 Herceptin Only
3/7/11 progression, start Taxol/Herceptin
4/18/11 Skin mets appear increase treatments to weekly
rash spreads to right breast
7/5/11 enroll in TDM-1 study
7/29/11 randomly assigned Tykerb drop out of trial and start Tykerb /Herceptin no Xeloda skin mets gone Tykerb working
1/31/12 Skin mets return add Xeloda
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5/17/12 Return to Navelbine/Herceptin
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Old 12-10-2012, 02:53 PM   #14
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Jen,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for being our link to Sheila when she could no longer keep in touch with us herself. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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Old 12-10-2012, 02:58 PM   #15
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Gods Blessings to you Jen and your beautiful daughter Jasmine. May the peace of the Lord be with you always. Your mother will be missed so. Perpetual light will shine upon her always. If ever there is anything I can do please don't hesitate. You and your entire family are in my prayers. Peace. Your friend, Nancy
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Old 12-10-2012, 03:03 PM   #16
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

If my daughter loves and honors me even half as much as you have loved and honored your mother, Jen, it will be more than enough.

I am so glad she is out of pain now, but I will miss her voice here. From this day onward, when I'm given the opportunity to perform random acts of kindness, I will do them with Sheila in my heart and mind.
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3/30/11 Pea-sized lump in left breast at site of prior biopsy; mammo negative, sonogram not so much
4/14/11 Core needle biopsy: negative for cancer
5/18/11 Excisional biopsy 1.2 cm tumor, LVI, positive margin; ER+60%,PR+20%,HER2/CEP17 5
6/15/11 BMX: Left DCIS & LH; Right ADH; SNB: 2/3 nodes: 1.4 cm and 1 mm; ALND L1&2: 0/10; Stage IIa, Grade 3
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7/19/11 Biweekly dd AC w/Neulasta; done 8/30/11
9/13/11 Transfusion (Hemoglobin 8.6); MUGA 64%
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12/27/11 Radiation - 6 weeks; 2/27/2012 - DONE! Yayyyy!
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6/19/12 MUGA 61%
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9/4/12 Herceptin done!
9/6/12 Port out!
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Old 12-10-2012, 03:05 PM   #17
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Jennifer - very sad news, and my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope to honour your mother's brave spirit more than once in Melbourne.
Warm wishes..... Pam
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Rediagnosed 2012: Multiple bone metastases.
3/12: began on Marianne trial - T-DM1 + Pertuzamab/Placebo.
5/12:Unexpected development of numerous bilateral liver mets. Came off trial.
Started Docetaxol/ Herceptin + Zometa.
8/12:Bones stable +major regression in liver (!)
9/12:Can't take any more Docetaxol! Start on Herceptin and Tamoxifen. Cross fingers!
Changed to Denosumab.
11/12: Scan shows stable - yay!
11/13: Still stable :-) !!!
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Old 12-10-2012, 03:07 PM   #18
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Jen I am so sorry to here of your loss and the loss to our community here.
Your Mum continues to inspire many of us and I too like Pam will be performing acts of kindness down here in Melbourne to honour her.
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22 February 2011 - Diagnosed Early Breast Cancer IDBC Stage2b (ER/PR -ve, Her2+ve +++) - 38 years old
(L) skin sparing mastectomy with tissue expander, axilla clearance (2/14 affected) clear margins.
Fec*3, Taxotere and herceptin*2 - stopped due to secondary diagnosis

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February 2012 - July 2012 Tykerb and Xeloda - skin mets resolved, Lungs initially dramatically reduced but growing again
August 2012 (turn 40!) tykerb and herceptin (denied compassionate use of TDM1) while holidaying in Italy!
September 2012 - January 2013 TDM1 as part of the Th3resa trial - lymph nodes resolved, lungs slowly progressing.
January 2013 - herceptin, carboplatin and Perjeta (compassionate access)
April 2013 - Some progression in lungs and lymph nodes - Abraxane, Herceptin and Perjeta
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Old 12-10-2012, 03:22 PM   #19
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

Sheila, you held your arms around all of us with your wisdom, and you are deeply missed.

Thank you Jen for being our link to Sheila when she could no longer come here herself. May you find her again and again in spirit in the days to come.

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ER+/PR+/HER2+++, grade 3
IDC 1.9 cm, some DCIS, Stage 1, Grade 3
Lumpectomy, CAFx6 (no blood boosters), IMRT rads, 1 3/4 yr tamoxifen
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Old 12-10-2012, 03:28 PM   #20
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Re: Sheila has earned her wings

I am so sorry to hear this. Sheila is now a free being and in the presence of God. Jen, sending you hugs on this terrible physical detachment. Prayers are sending to you and your family in my behalf. Hugs.

With all my love,

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