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Old 03-22-2010, 11:03 AM   #21
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Barb's family will be in my prayers.

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Old 03-22-2010, 11:42 AM   #22
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Praying for Barbs family.

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2/09 MRI spine and bone scan, old mets to spine, Chest x-ray, blood work, IV NED,regular CPAP use,Zometa x6, first -flue like symptoms 2 days;Herceptin x3; stage 2 lymphoedema..sleeve and glove
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7/09 chest ultrasound,
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Old 03-22-2010, 09:39 PM   #23
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Thank you Steph ....it is always so disappointing to read another sad post. I am praying for the day we stop losing our friends and loved ones to this nasty disease.

My smypathy to Barb's husband, children and mother.
She will be greatly missed.

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Old 03-23-2010, 07:04 PM   #24
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

This is so sad. Sherry, ditto. Heaven is a richer place....
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:19 PM   #25
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Barb,

RIP

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Old 03-25-2010, 07:13 AM   #26
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Accidenti! (Darn it!) It is so sad to lose another one of our girls! Thank you for sharing the news - and I hope her family knows our thougths and prayers go out to them.
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8-09 - 30 RADS
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Old 03-30-2010, 04:35 PM   #27
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

Steph, Thanks for letting everyone know. We have lost a lot of fighters. One more angle to watch over us while we all continue our fight and journey. May Barb be at peace and her family stay strong during this rough time. Sally
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Old 03-30-2010, 06:54 PM   #28
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

My sincerest condolences to Barbs family and friends.
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Old 03-30-2010, 10:36 PM   #29
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Re: Barb - Jones 7676 - an angel now

It just breaks my heart to hear about Barb. Such sad news....we have lost far too many in such a short time. My deepest condolences go out to her family.

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9-28-09 Loading dose of Herceptin & started Zometa
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10-24-09 Mass 6.4 x 4.7 cm on Rt. femur head.
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