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11-24-2007, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Posts: 2,582
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My Apologies.................
My apologies for letting my emotions get the best of me and speaking out when just ignoring the situation quietly would have been the right thing to do.
I'm sorry.
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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11-24-2007, 01:58 PM
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Location: Savannah, Georgia
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Oh Mary Jo,
Please don't apologize. I think we all understand and all get emotional. I know that I do-OFTEN!! It would be impossible not to be after everything we've experienced. I think that that's what makes this board so special- that we can come here and express ourselves to those that understand and vent from time to time. I am just so glad that you are back- we would be lost without you.
Love, Kelly
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dx'd 05/06, 37 years old
er/pr-, Her2+, grade 3
double mastectomy, immediate reconstruction- implants
Stage 2b, 2 tumors- 2.2 cm and 0.6 cm, 3/5 + nodes
all scans clear
genetic testing- negative
06/06 began dd A/C x 4, 12 weekly Taxols w/ Herceptin
30 rads
Herceptin weekly x 1 year
Herceptin completed 08/07
Port removed 12/26/07 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
05/17/08 Two year anniversary NED
"We gain strength, courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... you must do the thing that you think you cannot do."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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11-24-2007, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Thank you Kelly. You're very kind. Thank you for understanding.
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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11-24-2007, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marengo, IL
Posts: 518
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Mary Jo,
No apologies are needed. I am so glad you are back! Your faith shines through in every post and is helpful to so many. I would be lost without you.
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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11-24-2007, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Marejo
Today is a better day for all of us now that you are back....we need you more than you know.....
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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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11-24-2007, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,210
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No worries! Glad you are back!
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
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)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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11-24-2007, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Wellington, FL
Posts: 68
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Marejo,
Thrilled to see you back. I have learned much from you. My lessons aren't over yet. You're awesome. Happy belated birthday.
ita
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11-24-2007, 04:06 PM
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Marejo,
I never did see the thread that was erased but it takes a large-hearted and generous person to offer a public apology. I'm so happy you're back as I've always enjoyed reading your posts. Welcome home!
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11-24-2007, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 127
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You speak for many of us I am sure. No apologies. I am glad that you are not leaving. You are a bright spot in my day. Really. Much love to YOU!!!
-kim
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dx 5-05 @42 years old
IDC stage IIA
ER+ (100%) ER+ (75%) HER2+
double mastectomy
4DD AC - 16 weekly Taxol
6 months Herceptin - stopped due to MUGA
35 chest wall rads
Tamoxifen
Lat flap with silicone implant reconstruction on left side due to radiation. "Normal" silicone on right. Finished all reconstruction 6-07!!!
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11-24-2007, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Northern California
Posts: 764
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Mary Jo,
No worries. Just thankful that your back.
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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11-24-2007, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 900
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Mary Jo,
Welcome back. No reason at all to apologize for your farewell post. We all get frustrated every once and a while and sometimes it just comes out. You are a kind and gentle soul and offer so much support to others. I'm glad to see you are back.
Best regards,
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Gerri
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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11-24-2007, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 981
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Sweet MareJo,
I am just so happy to see your friendly face again.
HUgs,
Lexi
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11-24-2007, 06:19 PM
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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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Don't have to apologize sweetie, I agree with all here, especially Sheila...Today IS a better day because you're here.
Big 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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11-24-2007, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: moved to Lancaster, Pa in June, 2010
Posts: 576
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No apologies necessary. Just glad your back and we can see your smiling face. We all have much to learn from you.
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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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11-24-2007, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 589
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Welcome back!!
I'm glad you decided to just ignore what you don't like. There's too much positive here to walk away from.
Eric
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11-24-2007, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: indianapolis, indiana
Posts: 1,544
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So glad you're back!!!!!
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dxd 9-04, lumpectomy,
st 1, gr 3, er,pr-, her2 +,
2 tac,33 rads,6 cmf
1 yr herceptin,
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11-24-2007, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,055
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Can't remember what I had for dinner yesterday, leave alone what I or others may have posted. So pm and make right whatever has happened. I know some criticisms don't come out as intended on the web the way they would verbally. And some criticisms and differences of opinion are fair, if put in a nice way. I think we all have our hearts in the right place. Our strength is in working together and politely measuring our difference in opinions. Hope you stay and continue to contribute. BB
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11-24-2007, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 78
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I think it's wonderful to have a special place (this website) where we can vent and even misspeak and still be welcomed back. Emails are so fast and it's easy to "fire" one off in the moment. I admire your strength to apologize. I think it was a good lesson for all of us to pause a moment before hitting the "send" button.
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G. Ann
DX 2/04, mastectomy, 2.5 cm tumor, grade 3
Her 2 positive, 60%, 3+/strong, ER/PR-
Stage 2, 0/18 nodes
TX 4 AC (no taxanes, no radiation)
Hysterectomy 10/04
Began Herceptin 1/06, finished 1/07
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11-25-2007, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lincoln, Rhode Island
Posts: 371
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No sorry's needed my friend we all love and need you so much!
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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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11-25-2007, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: So California
Posts: 223
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Welcome Back Mary Jo!
Mary Jo:
We are all so much better off with you back in our lives! No need to apologize. I think that we have all learned so much from this whole experience. You are a hugh blessing for each and every one of us. Thank you so much for reconsidering and once again HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love you sis!
Lisa
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Leslie's Sister (Lisa)
Diagnosed 5/17/06
Left breast Stage II
5 cm. Her2Neu+++, ER-, PR-
1 positive node out of six,
double mastectomy 6/9/06;
TCH started 7/12/06
last chemo 10/25/06
herceptin ended 6-11-07
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