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03-13-2006, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: St. George, UT
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latest scans and tests
Hi, everyone. I just want to post the results of my latest tests fyi. I had a CT of my chest with contrast, which showed small stable bilateral pulmonary nodes (which are probably the remnants of my lung mets). There was no evidence of pathologic lymph node enlargement, though some scarring was noted. There was no change from my last scan in June which ws NED, and no pericardial or plueral effusion. It also mentioned that the thoracic aorta is calcified and tortuous without evidence of aneurism. My onc says everything is good.
I also had a brain MRI which showed no abnormal intracranial enhancement to suggest a mass, though there is a small eschemic venous anomaly within the right cerebellar atmosphere. THe onc said it was no problem, maybe just the way my brain is wired.
I didn't have any markers this time, don't know why, but they did do a her2-neu test, not the FISH, that was 7.2. Not sure what that means either.
I also had a lipid panel and other tests, the biggest problem that showed up was cholesterol of 265 (fasting), so I have to work on that.
The onc seemed happy with it, wants me to continue the femara, still no more herceptin, continue doing all I can to improve the heart.
So there it is. I guess I will just keep a'keepin on and have more scans in about 6 months. One thing I will continue is this website---it's addictive and I appreciate it and all of you very much. Hugs, Tricia
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03-13-2006, 07:54 PM
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Tricia,
Praise The Lord!! Such wonderful news. I am so very happy to read that you are doing well!! It's awesome!!
You are an inspiration to me. You are always so warm and positive. Here's to many many more good scans!!
Love,
lexi
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03-13-2006, 09:22 PM
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Such good news, I love it when things work. I am so happy for you..sherryg683
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03-13-2006, 10:39 PM
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Tricia, what a wonderful report! You're doing so well, and I'm happy for you. Maybe that high cholestorol number was a fluke, but that is a fixable problem if it holds true.
Good job, girl!
<3 Lolly
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03-14-2006, 07:06 AM
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Tricia; sounds great, I'm sure the heart will come along shortly too
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03-14-2006, 07:51 AM
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Tricia...AWESOME news!!!
And MANY, MANY more excellent reports. Take care and God bless.
Rhonda
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03-14-2006, 08:27 AM
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>>And MANY, MANY more excellent reports. Take care and God bless. <<
Ditto from me...
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Maryann
Stage IV Inflammatory BC 1/00
Mod Rad Mastectomy 24nod/5+
Adriomycin Cytoxin Taxol
Tamoxifen 4 1/2 yrs
Radiation - 32 x
Metastatic BC lung/liver 10/04
thorocentesis 2x - pleurodesis
Herceptin Taxatiere Carbo
Femera/Lupron
BC NED 4/05
chemo induced Acute Myeloid Leukemia 5/06
Induction/consolidation chemo
bone marrow transplant - 11/3/06
Severe Host vs Graft Disease of liver
BC mets to lung 11/07
Fasoladex Herceptin Zometa Xeloda
GVHD/Iron overload to liver
Avascular Necrosis/morphine pump 10/10
metastatic brain tumor
steriotactic radiosurgery
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03-14-2006, 09:08 AM
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I love getting on line and hearing the the GOOD news !!!!!!!!
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03-14-2006, 10:41 AM
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Location: Central Valley, CA
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Great news, Tricia! Take care and 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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03-14-2006, 12:14 PM
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That is wonderful news!
I know you had expressed some trepidation of being without your Herceptin safety net - but seems you had enough to get the beast under control.
Keep up with the rebounding daily and that should help keep your blood moving. And try to have a lower fat diet. They say that often we cancer survivors will pass away from some other health problem.
Also glad the brain MRI was clear - I also have a tiny place of ischemic anomoly visible. They said that could be from numerous causes and not to worry.
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03-14-2006, 02:10 PM
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That is great news Tricia, as Lexi said "You are an inspiration to me!"
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03-14-2006, 07:41 PM
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Good news. Ok. I'm smiling for you  ))))))
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03-15-2006, 02:07 PM
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Good girl, keep up the good work.
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Robin
2002- dx her2 positive DCIS/bc TX Mast, herceptin chemo
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03-15-2006, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
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Tricia
Wow..you have made our day with such a great report.....many more to come. I am so happy for you...you are an inspiration!
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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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