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10-13-2006, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 660
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I'm leaving on a jet plane...
Actually, it's a small 4 passenger private plane...I am off on my next adventure!! I am leaving Monday morning for Buffalo. Taking an Angel Flight (free) by myself. Got labs and then a dentist appointment to do that day. Staying at Hope Lodge (also free through the American Cancer Society) until I get admitted on Saturday. On Tuesday, I have to get an EKG, chest x-ray, see a social worker, nutritionist and the physical therapist. Wednesday, my sister is coming in for the family meeting. Thursday, is the caregiver meeting. More labs and they are replacing my Hickman catheter on Friday (I am NOT happy about that!!!). I get admitted on Saturday and chemo starts and goes until my sons birthday on the 26th  The transplant is scheduled for the 27th. I'm freaking out a little, tears come easy when I look at my kids (ugh - I wish that would stop). My mind is racing about all the things that need to be done before I leave...I have been meaning to write everyone, but I run around all day like a chicken without it's head and then pass out the second I sit down. I had to get my car inspected so it would be ready when I get back and not illegal, I had to bring the dog to the vet for his shots, I replaced ceiling fans (one sparked/went on fire the last time I was in the hospital), I have to shop, cook, clean and pay the bills, cancel deliveries and appointments...ugh!! I'm going to need the hospital stay just for the rest!! I will try and stay in touch. I expect to be in Buffalo about 2 months - ugh!! This is 8 hours away from my home and I don't expect to see my kids, dog or many friends during this time. Please pray for my mom to hold up through all of this. She is taking care of my kids, the house, my dog, my nephews when my sister comes to visit and her own life...Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!! I could not get through this without all of you!!!
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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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10-13-2006, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 39
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I am praying for you and your family. I don't post much but I read a lot of the posts and you are a strong, beautiful woman and I am so glad you have the family support you need. Wishing you the best from my heart and soul.
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Ora
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DX 7-5-05, Age 54, Stage 1, Grade 2, ER+ (25%) PR- Her2 neu 3+
Lumpectomy 8-4-05, 2cm tumor, 3 nodes neg, Completed 4 A/C, 4 taxol, decadron (weekly due to steriod reaction) finished 4-17-06
Finished 33 rads 6-5-06, Femara, Started Herceptin 6-22-06
Effexor for hot flashes, Taken off Herceptin Feb 2007 due to low LVEF (44 by Echo) Coreg & Lisinopril replaced bp meds - April Echo back up to 55 Resumed Herceptin 5-21-07.
2010: almost 5 YRS NED!!! Still taking Femara & Coreg. Due to all the CT scans, abdominal aneurysm found & repaired. Something good came out of having cancer.
2013 7+ years NED. Still on Femara
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10-13-2006, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 430
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Best of luck Maryann. You have struggled for this and God has placed this for yu to get well. I am sure of this.
Lots of thoughts for your transplant and recovery
MCS ( maria)
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10-13-2006, 06:58 AM
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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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Maryann, as I've said many times, you amaze me! I am so very proud of you even though we've never met. You deserve the absolute best of everything, I wish I were closer to you, I'd tag along and do anything I could to help you. There are a lot of cancer sisters and a lot of cancer stories here, but you, you dear sweet woman, are my inspiration. I pray for you constantly and I will keep your mom in my prayers as well. I'll be praying for you every step of the way and I'm sure when we all start storming heaven with our prayers, He will hear us.
I love you as a sister
Susan
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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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10-13-2006, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 95
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Maryann,
What you go through, we all go through. Truly, we are all bonded together in our collective fights. I join the others on the Board in wishing you strength, peace and great success with your procedure. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia
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10-13-2006, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OH
Posts: 385
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I wish you well..."Let go and let God" is hard to practice, but there are times when you need to sit back and let others help you. I will pray for your mom, your sister and your children. I will pray mostly for you though. You are a strong and courageous person, and you've handled everything so well. Although at a distance, we'll never leave your side! Be Well!
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10-13-2006, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 306
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Maryann,
Dear beautiful lady..... I hope you will use these next few days before your flight to TAKE CARE of YOU and play, laugh (cry) with your darling kids. Pack your emotional bag full with these moments and memories... to last you the full two months you'll be away!
Once again, hoping hard you'll be treated with compassion and kindness your entire stay and throughout treatments.
Wrapping you in warm thoughts,
with love,
pattyz
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10-13-2006, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,357
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Hi Maryann!
I'm praying for you, your mom, kids, dog, etc. that this 2 months is a special time for them because they know it is a time that is meant for healing you.
God bless you and your family and may you receive the peace and courage needed each step of the way.
You're already blessing me!
mary anne
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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10-13-2006, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: St. George, UT
Posts: 582
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Maryann, What can I add but my love and prayers! You are such an inspiration to all of us in every way. We will all be praying for you and your family. Hugs, Tricia
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10-13-2006, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 2,104
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MaryAnn,
You are truly an inspiration to us all. I'm so happy that your transplant is finally go to take place. You are truy blessed. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You should be home in time for a real Holiday celebration.
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Kate
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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10-13-2006, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 94
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Good luck Maryann, I'm sure the time will fly by and you'll be back with your kids in no time. Just think how spoiled they will be by then!
We'll all be thinking of you and hope you can check in from Buffalo.
Good luck,
Jen
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Jen
DX 10/04 IDC Grade 3
ER/PR-, Her2+++
4/20+ Lymph nodes
Stage 3a
Age 38, CA
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10-13-2006, 12:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 1,516
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Good luck Maryann
and may your transplant be successful and your recovery swift. Huggs. Take care and God bless.
Rhonda
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Rhonda
Dx 2/1/05, Stage 1, 0 nodes, Grade 3, ER/PR-, HER2+ (3.16 Fish)
2/7/05, Partial Mastectomy
5/18/05 Finished 6 rounds of dose dense TEC (Taxotere, Epirubicin and Cytoxan)
8/1/05 Finished 33 rads
8/18/05 Started Herceptin, every 3 weeks for a year (last one 8/10/06)
2/1/13...8 year Cancerversary and I am "perfect" (at least where cancer is concerned;)
" And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln
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10-13-2006, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 503
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Its amazing how much love and life you have orbiting you... You're special. Hope all goes well and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Maria (MTS)
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10-13-2006, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newton, MA
Posts: 951
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Maryann,
My thoughts will be with you and I am hoping that all will go well. You are a true inspiration.
Best wishes,
Barbara
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10-13-2006, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 80
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Wishing you the best Maryann and a speedy recovery.
Bobbi
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10-13-2006, 03:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san luis obispo, ca
Posts: 1,150
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Good Luck, Maryann, Take pictures of your children and thoughts of our love with you. I'm glad you're here to say Ugh! We are all your sisters and we will be there holding your hand, keeping watch through the night, circled in prayer around you at all times. Much love, Vickie H
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10-13-2006, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: St. Louis Mo
Posts: 57
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Best wishes...we will all be thinking of you. Kool
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Kool
DX 3/05
Stage IIB 1.3cm w/ lymph node involvement
ER+++PR+, HER2+++ G3
Surgery - Left mastectomy 4/05, Lymph node removal 5/05, breast expander removal 6/05, partial thyroidectomy 7/05, Right mastectomy 1/06
Post Menopausal due to hyserectomy 2/03 (took hormone replacement)
Treatment - A/C, Taxol and Herceptin, Herceptin only (finish 10/06), Arimidex daily.
Age 50
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10-13-2006, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posts: 365
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Dear Maryann, I will be praying for you and all your caregivers as you travel this journey. God Bless You and Your Family. Love. Lu Ann.
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10-13-2006, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 624
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Hi Mary Ann,
I too, will be praying for you and your family during this time. You are a strong and courageous women and I applaud you. You are a true inspiration and I look forward to hearing how this experience went after your sucessful surgery. I will continue to think of you and pray for you during this time. Best wishes!
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10-13-2006, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 212
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Maryann, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers and hope for the best during your stay in Buffalo. Wish I could meet you and give you a hug and tell you everything will be okay...I remember when I was at my lowest point during this cancer ordeal and I, too, would look at my kids and just cry...I hope you can feel all the love we have for you on this board --we're all pulling for you!
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