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02-12-2008, 08:11 PM
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Bill's Apology Thread
It seems that lately, I have spent more time apologizing on this site than actually doing anything constructive or helpful, so I had an idea. I hereby apologize to everyone all at once, for all past, and probably future mis-behavings, knowing my track record. If I ever offend you or hurt your feelings in any way, just come to "Bill's Apology Thread". Just list my new offense and I will cease and desist the activity. At this point, my apologies extend to all Canadians, salmon-fisherpeople, trappers, anyone who lives where it snows, or it might get windy or cold alot, bear-wrestlers, people that use sled dogs, anti-hyphen people (I'm not even gonna mention the Andi "situation", because, frankly, although I was born fearless, I'm scared of her. I know one day we're gonna meet and the first thing she's gonna do is say,'Hello, Bill, it's good to meet you.', she'll kiss me on the cheek and then jam my finger into a light socket.). Oh, also, I called Tiptoe, at various times, "a rodent-like creature, a chinchilla, a marmot, a mormoset, weasel, groundhog, prairie dog, fat gerbil", and I apologize to him and his caretakers as well. (me and Tex are cool, though). One more confession- earlier I committed thought-crime on another thread. On MJO's birthday thread, I noticed she lived in Delaware, and was going to have a cupcake for her birthday, so like anybody else would have done, I got ready to make jokes about George Washington crossing the Delaware eating a cupcake, right, you know, with the chocolate smeared all over his face, but then, I said "No, don't do it. With your history, Bill, tomorrow you'll spend all night apologizing to MJO, all of George Washington's descendants, row-boat paddlers, cupcake-eaters, and anyone who ever laid eyes on the Delaware River. You just chill out." I took my own council and just chilled out. If I left onyone out, I apologize, Love, Bill
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02-13-2008, 08:22 AM
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oh dear ...
You know Bill, sometimes when a person tries to apologize they just dig a deeper hole. Tiptoe is a girl!!! She is a Chinese hamster - the Chinese hamsters have donated their ovaries in order to produce Herceptin. We are all very grateful for this and have "adopted" Tiptoe to show our appreciation.
Tip is a girl and Tex is a boy and we are not sure about their relationship. No one has openly discussed their sleeping arrangements.
As for messing with Andi - other than the hot flashes, there's nothing to worry about. Don't be afraid of her, but remember that old joke about it being easier to negotiate with a terrorist than a woman with PMS? Hot flashes are kind of like that - don't mess with a woman who is flashing.
We all love your sense of humour. I was about to totally dismiss your apology until you goofed on Tippy's gender. If you ever have a free evening, go back and read the original Tiptoe thread. It is hilarious.
I completely understand the "urge" to toss humour into your posts. Please don't stop doing that - we all enjoy it.
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Dx Aug/05 at age 51
2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3
ER+/PR-
Her2 +++
Sept 7/05 Mastectomy
4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation
1 year of Herceptin
Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months,
Arimidex for 5 years
Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09
" I yam what I yam." - Popeye
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02-13-2008, 12:12 PM
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Bill
He he he!!!
Great fun to read, even with my poor understanding I laughed a lot!
Thank you!
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Diagnosed Dec 06, tumor 1.3cm. 1/10 node. PR/ER-, Her2+, DCIS, Mascetomy right side. FEC100 x4, Taxol x4, 25 Radiations, Herceptin finished in June 08. Lymphedema right arm
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02-13-2008, 12:38 PM
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it is funny ....you Bill remain me my husband with his sence of humor ....dont change ...imagine this site with out your support ...LOL
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Lily Diag April/06 5 months after give birth my son Max stage IV mets on liver (5 tumors) 38 year old, her2+++ and ER+PR+ from32 nodes 4 positives mastectomy right breast chemo before surgery herceptin/carboplatin/taxotere ,clear and surgery have radiation 20, `& then herceptin and tamoxifen NED until Aug/07 body only then 'n June 04-06-07 .1 lesion of 1.6 cm on cerebellum ...novalis ,open sugery 5m.m brain met again novalis, 4mm.In the liver. Waiting 2 months now 3 tumors enroll on T-MCC trial start first infusion Nov 5/07 at Dec 17 scan show one tumor despair the 2nd and 3th diminish Doc said great results until March/08 ct scan show progression 03-05-08 start tykerb & xeloda
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02-13-2008, 02:15 PM
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Bill,
Other than referring to Tiptoe as a "he" I don't see that you owe anyone an apology. You bring a great sense of humor to this site and I enjoying reading your posts. In the face of this dreadful disease it does a person good to laugh -- also it takes less muscles to smile than it does to frown.
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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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02-13-2008, 03:10 PM
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Dear Bill, You are cool with me too. I was only kidding you, knowing you can take (and dish) a joke. Thanks for your sense of humor. Thanks for every giggle and smile you've brought to me, and many others (no doubt).
Aside from calling our Tiptoe a *he* -- I didn't note that you referred to HER as a rodent-like creature. Shame on you. We have all come to love her hunched back and long skinny tail. Along with those piercing little eyes.
After all, Tip, and her kind, have saved many a life! She is a noble, selfless creature and I am personally indebted to her and her ilk big time (being in my 10th yr of Herceptin).
That being said, I hasten to add -- GOOD FOR YOU, Bill. It takes an evolved Spirit to face one's missteps and make amends. I really appreciate your fun way of seeing the world! Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms I know of!! Please keep us laughing out loud. Highly therapeutic! THANK YOU very much...
Andi
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'95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive...
'98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!)
+ good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either...
Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...
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02-13-2008, 03:23 PM
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Bill,
Although you hardly know me. All I can say is; TOO FUNNY. I had to reply to you. That was a great read.
Ever think about writing a book? I'll buy it.
Ita
(gcricel)
Last edited by ita; 02-13-2008 at 03:24 PM..
Reason: punctuation
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02-13-2008, 03:28 PM
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Bill, you are hillarious! I always "get" your jokes and insinuations, so I guess we must have the same warped sense of humor. I make sure I read all of your posts because they always make me smile. Keep on posting, and keep on making us laugh - it is so good for the soul.
P.S. I LOVE the word 'fret', I use it all the time!
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Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05
Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative
ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++
AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense
Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done
then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007
Radiation 30 treatments
Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal)
May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara
Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months
March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening
********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault
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02-13-2008, 04:43 PM
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Hi all, Thanks for all of your forgivess and kind words. (I'm nervous, because that little voice in me keeps saying, "you know Bill, maybe the less you say, the better, obviously you already ticked everyone off about Tip-toe", and I sense a Pinkish presence ready to attack at the first possible opportunity) I'm glad you all (I didn't say ya'll) like the posts, laughter is the best medicine, sometimes we all take ourselves and everything around us too seriously. Many, many times my wife, Nicola and I would be waiting in the exam. room for the surgeon or onc., and would be laughing like crazy when they came into the room. The looks on their faces always said, "what in the heck are you two knuckleheads laughing about, you're in a cancer place." Ita, whenever I do put my stuff together, I'll make sure to get a copy to you. Princess Tip-toe, I apologize to you and your kind. Tex, what up, Dog, peace out, Bill
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02-13-2008, 04:58 PM
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Go for it! The snow has melted in Boise so spring is coming!
Love & hugs,
Marlys
P.S. I haven't caught Tiptoe or Tex sleeping so I just leave them together.
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02-21-2008, 08:48 PM
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Jeez...
A girl takes a week off for a brain tumor and misses all the fun. Another funny post - I am sad that I wasn't mentioned at all - now that I have a better sense of you I'm sure that you've made some slams again "the hood" (that's how the locals refer to BevHills). BTW - good call on Andi - she's fierce 
It feels good to laugh - thanks Bill!
xoxoFlori
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1996 cancer WTF?! 1.3 cm lumpectomy Er/Pr neg. Her2+ (20nodes NEGATIVE) did CMF + rads. NED.
2002 recurrence. Bilateral mastectomy w/TFL autologous recon. Then ACx2. Skin lymphatic rash. Taxotere w/Herceptin x4. Herceptin/Xeloda. Finally stops spreading.
2003 - Back to surgery, remove skin mets, and will have surgery one week later when pathology can confirm margins.
‘03 latisimus dorsi flap to remove skin mets. CLEAN MARGINS. Continue single agent Herceptin thru 4/04. NED.
‘04 '05 & 06 tiny recurrences - scar line. surgery to cut out. NED each time.
1/2006 Rads again, to scar line. NED.
3/07 Heartbreaking news - mets! lungs.sternum. Try Tykerb/Xeloda. Tykerb/Carbo/Gemzar. Switch Oncs.
12/07 Herceptin.Tykerb. Markers go stable.
2/8/08 gamma knife 13mm stupid brain met.
3/08 Herceptin/tykerb/avastin/zometa.
3/09 brain NED. Lungs STABLE.
4/09 attack sternum (10 daysPHOTONS.5 days ELECTRONS)
9/09 MARKERS normal!
3/10 PET/CT=manubrium intensely metabolically active but stable. NEDhead.
Wash out 5/10 for tdm1 but 6/10 CT STABLE, PET improving. Markers normal. Brain NED. Resume just Herceptin plus ZOMETA
Dec 2010 Brain NED, lungs/sternum stable. markers normal.
MAR 2011 stop Herceptin/allergy! Go back on Tykerb and switch to Xgeva.
May-Aug 2011 Tykerb Herceptin Xgeva.
Sept 2011 Tykerb, Herceptin, Zometa, Avastin.
April 2012 sketchy drug trial in NYC. 6 weeks later I’m NED!
OCT 2012 PET/CT shows a bunch of freakin’ progression. Back to LA and Herceptin.avastin.zometa.
12/20/12 add in PERJETA!
March 2013 – 5 YEARS POST continue HAPZ
APRIL 2013 - 6 yrs stage 4. "FAILED" PETscan on 4/2/13
May 2013: rePetted - improvement in lungs, left adrenal stable, right 6th rib inactive, (must be PERJETA avastin) sternum and L1 fruckin'worsen. Drop zometa. ADD Xgeva. Doc says get rads consultant for L1 and possible biopsy of L1. I say, no thanks, doc. Lets see what xgeva brings to the table first. It's summer.
June-August 2013HAPX Herceptin Avastin Perjeta xgeva.
Sept - now - on chemo hold for calming tummy we hope. Markers stable for 2 months.
Nov 2013 - Herceptin-Perjeta-Avastin-Xgeva (collageneous colitis, which explains tummy probs, added Entocort)
December '13 BRAIN MRI ned in da head.
Jan 2014: CONTINUING on HAPX…
FEB 2014 PetCT clinical “impression”: 1. newbie nodule - SUV 1.5 right apical nodule, mildly hypermetabolic “suggestive” of worsening neoplastic lesion. 2. moderate worsening of the sternum – SUV 5.6 from 3.8
3. increasing sclerosis & decreasing activity of L1 met “suggests” mild healing. (SUV 9.4 v 12.1 in May ‘13)
4. scattered lung nodules, up to 5mm in size = stable, no increased activity
5. other small scattered sclerotic lesions, one in right iliac and one in thoracic vertebral body similar in appearance to L1 without PET activity and not clearly pathologic
APRIL 2014 - 6 YRS POST GAMMA ZAP, 7 YRS MBC & 18 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DX!
October 2014: hold avastin, continue HPX
Feb 2015 Cancer you lost. NEDHEAD 7 years post gamma zap miracle, 8 years ST4, +19 yrs original diagnosis.
Continue HPX. Adding back Avastin
Nov 2015 pet/ct is mixed result. L1 SUV is worse. Continue Herceptin/avastin/xgeva. Might revisit Perjeta for L1. Meantime going for rads consult for L1
December 2015 - brain stable. Continue Herceptin, Perjeta, Avastin and xgeva.
Jan 2016: 5 days, 20 grays, Rads to L1 and continue on HAPX. I’m trying to "save" TDM1 for next line. Hope the rads work to quiet L1. Sciatic pain extraordinaire :((
Markers drop post rads.
2/24/16 HAP plus X - markers are down
SCIATIC PAIN DEAL BREAKER.
3/23/16 Laminectomy w/coflex implant L4/5. NO MORE SCIATIC PAIN!!! Healing.
APRIL 2016 - 9 YRS MBC
July 2016 - continue HAP plus Xgeva.
DEC 2016 - PETCT: mets to sternum, lungs, L1 still about the same in size and PET activity. Markers not bad. Not making changes if I don't need to. Herceptin/Perjeta/Avastin/Xgeva
APRIL 2017 10 YEARS MBC
December 2017 - Progression - gonna switch it up
FEB 2018 - Kadcyla 3 cycles ---->progression :(
MAY30th - bronchoscopy, w/foundation1 - her2 enriched
Aug 27, 2018 - start clinical trial ZW25
JAN 2019 - ZW25 seems to be keeping me stable
APRIL 2019 - ONE DOZEN YEARS LIVING METASTATIC
MAY 2019 - progression back on herceptin add xeloda
JUNE 2019 - "6 mos average survival" LMD & CNS new single brain met - one zap during 5 days true beam SBRT to cord met
10/30/19 - stable brain and cord. progression lungs and bones. washing out. applying for ds8201a w nivolumab. hope they take me.
12/27/19 - begin ds8401a w nivolumab. after 2nd cycle nodes melt away. after 3rd cycle chest scan shows Improvement, brain MRI shows improvement, resolved areas & nothing new. switch to plain ENHERTU. after 4th cycle, PETscan shows mostly resolved or improved results. Markers near normal. I'm stunned but grateful.
10/26/20 - June 2021 Tucatinib/xeloda/herceptin - stable ish.
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02-23-2008, 01:10 PM
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Herceptin, Tykerb & God...
Welcome back *Flori from La La Land*! So much to laugh about, no?! I know you see your blessings. And the humor in Life. Hold onto those keys to happiness, Morning Glory...
BTW -- I just love your newest attack on bc! (Just caught my eye in your signature.) A triple combo that cannot fail!! HERCEPTIN, TYKERB & GOD. Add a lot of smiling and laughter and you are one fierce warrior. I knew that.
Andi
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'95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive...
'98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!)
+ good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either...
Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...
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02-23-2008, 03:51 PM
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Personally, I saw a bit of the more "tomboy" side of Tipsy, but that doesn't make her a he. However, maybe she is living a sorta 'gender-neutral' life? Who knows. That's her business. By the by, Tex was 'fixed' when he was younger, cause he didn't want children. But if he and Tip find intimate and fond feelings for each other, then he could always have it reversed, I suppose. Ever heard of Neuticals?
I accept your apology now and in perpetuity, Bill. However, you have never done (and never could, I am certain) anything to offend me... I spray PAM on everyday. You rock our world Bill. Please keep it up!
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NOV 2012 - 9 yr anniversary
JULY 2012 - 7 yr anniversary stage IV (of 50...)
Nov'03~ dX stage 2B
Dec'03~ Rt side mastectomy, Her2+, ER/PR+, 10 nodes out, one node positive
Jan'04~ Taxotere/Adria/Cytoxan x 6, NED, no Rads, Tamox. 1 year, Arimadex 3 mo., NED 14 mo.
Sept'05~ micro mets lungs/chest nodes/underarm node, Switched to Aromasin, T/C/H x 7, NED 6 months - Herceptin only
Aug'06~ micro mets chest nodes, & bone spot @ C3 neck, Added Taxol to Herceptin
Feb'07~ Genetic testing, BRCA 1&2 neg
Apr'07~ MRI - two 9mm brain mets & 5 punctates, new left chest met, & small increase of bone spot C3 neck, Stopped Aromasin
May'07~ Started Tykerb/Xeloda, no WBR for now
June'07~ MRI - stable brain mets, no new mets, 9mm spots less enhanced, CA15.3 down 45.5 to 9.3 in 10 wks, Ty/Xel working magic!
Aug'07~ MRI - brain mets shrunk half, NO NEW BRAIN METS!!, TMs stable @ 9.2
Oct'07~ PET/CT & MRI show NED
Apr'08~ scans still show NED in the head, small bone spot on right iliac crest (rear pelvic bone)
Sept'08~ MRI shows activity in brain mets, completed 5 fractions/5 consecutive days of IMRT to zap the pesky buggers
Oct'08~ dropped Xeloda, switched to tri-weekly Herceptin in combo with Tykerb, extend to tri-monthly Zometa infusion
Dec'08~ Brain MRI- 4 spots reduced to punctate size, large spot shrunk by 3mm, CT of torso clear/pelvis spot stable
June'09~ new 3-4mm left cerrebellar spot zapped with IMRT targeted rads
Sept'09~ new 6mm & 1 cm spots in pituitary/optic chiasm area. Rx= 25 days of 3D conformal fractionated targeted IMRT to the tumors.
Oct'09~ 25 days of low dose 3D conformal fractionated targeted IMRT to the bone mets spot on rt. iliac crest that have been watching for 2 years. Added daily Aromasin back into treatment regimen.
Apr'10~ Brain MRI clear! But, see new small spot on adrenal gland. Change from Aromasin back to Tamoxifen.
June'10~ Tumor markers (CA15.3) dropped from 37 to 23 after one month on Tamoxifen. Continue to monitor adrenal gland spot. Remain on Tykerb/Herceptin/Tamoxifen.
Nov'10~ Radiate positive mediastinal node that was pressing on recurrent laryngeal nerve, causing paralyzed larynx and a funny voice.
Jan'11~ MRI shows possible activity or perhaps just scar tissue/necrotic increase on 3 previously treated brain spots and a pituitary spot. 5 days of IMRT on 4 spots.
Feb'11~ Enrolled in T-DM1 EAP in Denver, first treatment March 25, 2011.
Mar'11~ Finally started T-DM1 EAP in Denver at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center/Rose on Mar. 25... hallelujah.
"I would rather be anecdotally alive than statistically dead."
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02-24-2008, 11:00 AM
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Bill,
The snow has returned to Southwest Idaho & I think it is your fault. I am so tired of it. I have to admit it melted in about 12 hours.
Love & hugs,
Marlys
P.S. It is wonderful to have you here so we can always have someone to crab at. And you do guilt so well!!!
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02-24-2008, 02:55 PM
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OH, MARYLS! WHAT A FAB IDEA.
IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG -- GO DIRECTLY TO THE BLAME IT ON BILL THREAD! He'll come up with a positive take full of imagination and humor, accept any guilt, and make it all better.
Brilliant!
I'll get back to you. Today's been a great day, so no complaints for now.
To Maryls and all you experiencing *WINTER* -- remember -- ALL SEASONS ARE BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU HAVE JOY IN YOUR HEART... I know, easy for me to say (from sunny Florida). It was a bit humid last night though. Can't really whine.
Every time it rains down here -- we say -- WE NEED IT! And it's usually over in 10 minutes anyway. (We're on some serious water restrictions here -- lawn-wise. Drought.) Just to let you know, we have weather too ya know.
Last week we had a tornado watch. The wind was not howling, but roaring. Just short of that proverbal *train coming at you*! Very scary, w/warnings all over the TV, that horrid squawking sound, and a voice telling you to go to the lowest level and most interior area in your house where there are no windows, blah, blah. Thought I might just have to dive into my closet, with DH and my 2 Maltese boys in the middle of the night. Careful what you wish for...
Andi
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'95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive...
'98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!)
+ good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either...
Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...
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02-24-2008, 03:18 PM
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Oh no. What are you trying say, Marly? And, wait a minute, Andi! It's a one-time apology thread to cover all of my offenses once and for all time, not a "Blame it on Bill" thread. Hucklebuck gets it. I'm sorry about your bad luck with the snow, Marly, and Andi, I'm sorry about you gettin' all freaked out about a windy day, but it wasn't my fault. If it makes you girls feel any better, I'm cold right now. I just had to go outside in 45 degree weather without a coat to bring some more firewood in and the wind blew on me. I can assure you, it was about 4 seconds of pure hell.
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02-24-2008, 10:06 PM
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Andi,
I'll take snow any day rather than Florida "showers". We arrived in Tampa on June 24, 1964 and an afternoon "shower" rolled in. I swore that if it weren't a hurricane I would not stay around when one came. One did the next year but it was nothing. At least not compared to that first afternoon "shower".
Love & hugs,
Marlys
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02-25-2008, 02:16 PM
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Bill, I knew it was too good to be true. No *blame it all on Bill* thread. Got it. Never mind...
Maryls, Thanks for some respect for Fla storms. (Even midst your sleet and icy streets and roadways.) Appreciated.
Back to Bill! Are you not familiar w/the word tornado? Not a wind. A devastating whirlwind of destruction. I know. Not your fault. Not blaming you. Just splaining about the forces of nature. An actual death toll and all.
Yes, I already know you're sorry you belittled Florida's weather issues. Thanks. I knew you didn't mean it. Just funnin'... Me too... Should we take up a collection for a winter coat for you? Guess not. SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!  Have a happy day!
Andi
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'95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive...
'98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!)
+ good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either...
Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...
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02-25-2008, 07:20 PM
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Thanks, Andi, but I don't need any more winter coats, just the common sense to wear one, haha! If you want to start a "Blame it on Bill" thread, I guess I can't stop you. I've been butting heads with this roomfull of strong-willed warrior women for months now, and I'm starting to realize that I'm outmatched. But I will never give in!
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02-26-2008, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: LAND OF YES!
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NEVER GIVE IN. NEVER GIVE UP. Good for you, Bill! That's what we all love about you.
We're each suffering to varying degrees for different reasons. But we keep our heads high along with our Spirits. I can tell you've got a smile on your face that you generously share with all of us. That qualifies you to be called an Angel!
And put some boots on if you venture into the snow, for goodness sake!
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'95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive...
'98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!)
+ good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either...
Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...
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