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12-01-2007, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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My mum is an angel :(
My mum gained her angel wings on 11/30/2007 at 11:32pm at the young age of 54 
I can not believe that this is real, that we have to go through yet another death. My dad in 2002, Teagyn in 2005 and now my mum in 2007. It is all so surreal. My mums death also brings up so many memories of Teagyns death.
We are having her serive at the same place we had Teagyns as they were so amazing and kind, I just hope that is also not to painful.
Im so lost right now, your mum is the person you call when things are tough, when you have good news, just to chit chat, we are a close family we talked with our mum everyday and say her often.
It is undescriable that we have to go through all of this, im numb.
Family members are coming from Scotland and her funeral should be Wednesday. I am then hoping to go to Scotland as there will also be a memorial service there.
Please pray for us. this is devestating and we are all lost.
Love Nicola mummy tro angel Teagyn |
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12-01-2007, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 2,104
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I'm so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. She is now at peace. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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12-01-2007, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Thornhill, Ontario
Canada
Posts: 2,320
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My deepest sympathies to you and your family. It's tough to lose your mother at such a young age.
all the best
caya
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ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+
1.7 cm and 1.0 cm.
Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested)
MRM Dec.18/06
3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere
Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08
Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years
Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012
BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative
Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal
Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so.
Reclast infusion January 2012
Oopherectomy October 2013
15 Years NED!!
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12-01-2007, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: moved to Lancaster, Pa in June, 2010
Posts: 576
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My deepest sympathies to you and you family. It is very hard to lose your mother no matter what age you are. I lost mine to breast cancer 10 years ago, she was my best friend. When I got my diagnosis last year, I have felt her presence, like she is watching over me, my guardian angel, as your mother will be yours. Keeping you in my prayers.
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Debbie in North Carolina
Diag 10/2006-high grade invasive ductal carcinoma- mastectomy L breast
2.5 cm tumor ER/PR pos-Her2+++
4 rounds A/C, 4 rounds Taxol
Herceptin every 3 weeks until Jan. 2008
6/18/07 prophylatic mastectomy R breast
8/2007 started aromasin/stopped arimidex (side effects)
12/07 stopped aromasin due to side effects (now what?)
Finished herceptin 1/8/08
started tamoxifen for 2 years then will switch to femera
allergic to tamoxifen started femera 4/2008
June 20, 2008 portacath removed
Learnig to live life to the fullest!
Stopped Femera due to side effects
July 28, 2008 start trial for breast cancer vaccine
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12-01-2007, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Poland Ohio just a little south of Youngstown.
Posts: 473
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Nicola, I am so deeply saddened to hear this news. Sounds like you've gone through so much already. Always remember, your mum will always be with you. I will keep your family in my prayers.
gentle hugs
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Susan
Age: 61
dx: 5/25/06
2 cm/ 0 nodes
Lumpectomy rt breast on 7/26/06
ER/PR- / Her2+++
A/C x 4
finished taxotere 2/07
finished 33 rads
Herceptin finished 12/07/07 Yippee!
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12-01-2007, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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I am so sorry that you have had to deal with so many losses...a mum holds a special place no other can fill...may she look down on you and give you strength every day...you are in my prayers.
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"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Hugs & Blessings
Sheila
Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications)
Core Biopsy 2/22/02
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
5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working
6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin
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
Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!!
2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion
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
10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression
2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression
6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin
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12-01-2007, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marengo, IL
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Nicola,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. You have my deepest sympathies. You have dealt with so much. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. You now have three specail angels watching over you.
My your find comfort in a God who loves you and knows your pain.
Donna
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Donna
Crystal Lake, IL
Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54
Lumpectomy 8/30/06
Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++
1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9
Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin
36 rads completed 5/16/07
Mammograms, 7/07 clear
fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07
Finished Herceptin 12/27/07
Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable
Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable
NED 2 years!!
3 years !!!
4years!!!!
4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!!
Official 5 years 8/30/2011
8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!
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12-01-2007, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Dear Nicola,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your "mum." Praying for God's Peace and Love to hold you close at this time.
Hugs to you,
Mary Jo
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"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06
17 Years NED
<>< Romans 8:28
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12-01-2007, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 624
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I will be keeping you and your family members in my thoughts and prayers.
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12-01-2007, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 981
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Dear Nicola,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that you are dealing with another loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi
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12-01-2007, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,756
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Nicola,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My mom passed away 2 years ago, and I know the sorrow you're feeling. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
<3 Lolly
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Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation.
Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.
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12-01-2007, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island
Posts: 371
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Nicola,
I am so sorry my dear you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Love and Hope
Karen
IDC
DX 1998 STAGE I ER+/ PR+
AC CHEMO TILL FEB 1999
Tamxofin till 2001
2001 exstensive liver mets and mets to lungs
Started weekly taxol
Jan 2002 found out I was strongly HER2POS+++ started herceptin continued with taxol and herceptin till June 2002 then from June 2002 till Jan 2005 just herceptin and Arimidex
2005 Navelbine herceptin had RFA Then back on taxol with herceptin
April 2006 progression again went on clinical trial with tykrerb/herceptin progressed on the started Xeloda/ herceptin
Feb 2007 started Doxil
August 2007 Taxotere,Carboplatin and Herceptin exstensive mets to liver and pancreas
October 2007 Had to stop Carboplatin due to sever allergic reaction
Jan 2008
Stopped Taxotere due to progression now on Gemzar and Herceptin
March 2008 Starting Carboplatin, Abraxane, and Herceptin.
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12-01-2007, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 47
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I'm so sorry for your loss - words can never express the depth of what it means to lose someone who is so very loved.
All my best, Patrice
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12-01-2007, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: St. George, UT
Posts: 582
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I am so sorry, Nicola! Moms are so very special. I lost mine 50 years ago when she was just 47, and I still mourn the loss of my dearest friend. It has been so hard to have my children growing up not knowing their grandmother.But I have felt her near so many times and have had very special dreams about her, so I feel she is still close. I hope you feel that too. I will ass my prayers for comfort for you to all the other prayers. Hugs, Tricia
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12-01-2007, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Northern California
Posts: 764
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I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you and your family.
Hugs.
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DX 02/01/07
2.5 cm, Er/Pr-, Her2+++
18/20 Nodes
03/07 CT & Bone scan - Clear
AC x 4, Taxol x 4, Added Herceptin
Radiation until 09/07
Herceptin every 3 weeks until 06/08
01/10/08 local recurrence -IBC
01/28/08 CT & Brain MRI - clear
02/08 - Navelbine & Herceptin
05/08 -MRM
05/08 - Gemzar & Herceptin - didn't work
09/08 - Hyperthermia rads
03/09 - Tykerb/Xeloda
05/10 - Tram flap to fix wound
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12-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,055
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So sorry Nicola. More thoughts and prayers. Bev
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12-01-2007, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,154
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Very difficult
to lose your Mom...I know and understand your pain.
I had my mother for many years she was 84 yrs. when she passed and I still wish I had more time. Moms are so very dear and special. It is a very difficult....I am sorry for your loss....will keep you and your Mom in my prayers.
Regards,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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12-02-2007, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: I live in Christmas, MI - located on the shores of Lake Superior.
Posts: 606
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So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the good memories you have.
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Barb
10/03 Radical Mastectomy 3 cm tumor - 1/17 Nodes Stage II B, Her 2 +++ ER-/PR- 11/03 4 AC 4 Taxol 12/05 Stage IV - Lung met , Bone mets - Carbo, Taxotere, Herceptin 9/06 - 2 cm brain tumor 10/06 - Tumor removal surgery - Herceptin Halted 12/06 gamma knife tumor base.1/07 Navelbine/Herceptin 4/07 Rads to R femur 5/07 Stereotactic - new 2 cm brain tumor 4/07 Start Xeloda 5/07 Tykerb added 7/07 Brain MRI clean 10/07 .055 cm brain met found. 12/07 Stereotactic -1 cm brain tumor Start Tykerb 11/07 Abraxane/Herceptin 5/08 Cisplatin, Gemcitabine/Herceptin 6/08 Stereotactic to 1cm 9/08 Stereotactic repeat (growth). 11/08 Pet Scan Good but new tiny met on L lung/dead Brain surgery (no cancer cells found/scar tissue) 1/09 Chemo restarted 2/09 Pet Scan Bad - R larger very active/active L active lymph nodes both sides of chest MRI- mets slight increase 2/09 Start Doxil/Tykerb Treatment
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12-02-2007, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan
Posts: 592
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I, too, lost my mom to breast cancer---so I understand how you are feeling. May it comfort you to know your mum is now at peace with Teagyn---she is an angel watching over you! May you gain a little more strength every day and cherish all your wonderful memories.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Joanne
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12-03-2007, 01:02 AM
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Posts: 131
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so sorry to hear of your loss of your mum. please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers...
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