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02-21-2006, 10:01 PM
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Janelle is gone
We've lost another fighter, our friend Janelle from Michigan. Janelle was divorced, had 2 young grandchildren and her son who lived close by. She was as surprised as anyone when her cancer returned to her brain and liver. Yet you never heard her complain. It was always about how YOU were doing.
I know you'll meet up with Mary, friend. And I expect the two of you will spend lots of time doing your puzzles!
It shouldn't have been so soon, damn it.
Sending love and light through tears,
Lisa
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02-21-2006, 10:17 PM
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Dear Lisa.
I am so sorry that you have lost yet another friend to this disease. Shed your tears and remember the good conversations and Mary Crawford. She was such a dear. They all leave a legacy behind them. I think the memorial page will be an honor to such women who put up such a brave fight. You were such a good friend to both of them. My prayers are with you and of course with her family at loosing such a wonderful person at such a young age. Take Care Lisa. Love to you. K
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Take care, k
DX: 10/29/03-Stage IIB, 3/12 nodes +, er/pr-,
Grade 3
MRM: 11/07/03
TX: TCH-BRICG Study-6 tx's; 12/15/03
Herceptin; til 12/14/04
Rads: 30 days
BRCA neg
S-Gap: 12/15/04
Oct 05: LAVH
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02-22-2006, 08:59 AM
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I'm sad to hear this news. But, knowing she was getting close prepared us for her passing. Another "veteran" gone, but not forgotten.
<3 Lolly
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02-22-2006, 10:44 AM
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Lisa
So sorry to hear about Janelle.....but as a memorial to her, I can still feel her presence with us on this board...she made a huge difference to many of us, and was loved by all who met her through our board...my prayers for her and her family....she is now at peace but with many fond memories.
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02-22-2006, 11:20 AM
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I just spoke to her apartment manager. She told how special Janelle. About 4 months ago there was a fire at the complex. It displaced 8 apartments, 4 lost everything. Janelle, who was sick at the time, asked what she could do. So she took on the job of coordinating donations. And, says her dear manager, she was the ONLY resident to come forward.
For those of you who don't know, Janelle moved from Detroit to Owosso about 2 years ago to be near her grandchildren, now ages 4 and 6 I believe. She left the wonderful medical care she was getting at the U. of Michigan. But her family was more important.
She also helped start our first Chat session here along with me and Mary. She said, "I've never done something like this, but I'll try." That, too, was Janelle. She would always pitch in where needed.
This disease destroys our bodies, but as evidenced by Janelle, not our spirits.
Her Memorial Service is Thursday eve. at 7 p.m. at the 1st Church of the Nazarene. I'll get her son's address as soon as possible.
Love and light to all, here and above,
Lisa
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02-22-2006, 12:04 PM
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Thanks Lisa
Yes, I enjoyed the anecdote about Janelle and the apartment fire.
She was always one to "raise her hand" as I recall her on the "old" version of this board.
Encouragement was her middle name to those she posted to.
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02-22-2006, 12:37 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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My heart goes out to Janelle's family and friends, but especially her grandkids who will miss out the most from her passing. It's never easy!
Al and Linda
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Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.
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02-22-2006, 03:43 PM
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Location: Morris, IL
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Lisa
The unregistered post above was from me...I keep losing my login identity...hey, at least I'm not losing my mind!!!
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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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02-22-2006, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Northern Calif.
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Lisa,
I am sorry to read about the death of your friend. It hurts my heart to read of another person dying from this awful disease.
I pray that her son and grandchildren will be at peace.
Love,
Lexi
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02-22-2006, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Norridgewock, Maine
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I too am sadden to hear of the loss of another sister to this disease. She will be missed greatly on this board. hugs, Sandy
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02-23-2006, 01:26 PM
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Location: California's Gold Country
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Lisa,
It is really hard to hear of another one of our sisters passing. I'll keep her family in my prayers, cause I know it's always hardest on those left behind. I do think a memorial page is a good idea, because I am afraid that with my chemo brain I am going to start losing track of those gone before me, and I don't ever want to forget. Love, Kim
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