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Old 06-19-2011, 08:09 PM   #21
Joan M
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Re: JOE'S birthday

Joe,

Happy birthday, and thank you for everything you and Chris have done to create this great community!

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Old 06-20-2011, 05:50 PM   #22
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Re: JOE'S birthday

Thank you Steph for reminding me of this most amazing man (and wife!) he is sure to remain in my heart every day I am given to rejoice in my days here on earth. This support group has been my lifeline. Happy Birthday Dear Joe. XOX Suzan W
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age 54 at diagnosis
5/05 suspicious mammogram-left breast
5/05 biopsy-invasive lobular carcinoma with LCIS,8mm tumor,stage 1 grade 2, ER+ PR+ Her2+++
6/14/05 bilateral mastectomy, node neg. all scans neg.
Oncotype DX-high risk
8/05-10/05 4 rounds A/C
10/05 -10/06 1 yr. herceptin
arimidex-5 years
2/14/08 started daily self administered injections..FORTEO for severe osteoporosis
7/28/09 BRCA 1 negative BRCA2 POSITIVE
8/17/09 prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy
10/15/10 last FORTEOinjection
RECLAST infusion(ostoeporosis)
6/14/10 5 year cancerversary!
8/2010-18%increase in bone density!
no further treatments
Oncologist says, "Go do the Happy Dance"
I say,"What a long strange trip its been"
'One day at a time'
6-14-2015. 10 YEAR CANCERVERSARY!
7-16 to 9-16. Extensive (and expensive) dental work done to save teeth. Damage from osteoporosis and chemo and long term bisphosphonate use
6-14-16. 11 YEAR CANCERVERSARY!!
7-20-16 Prolia injection for severe osteoporosis
2 days later, massive hive outbreak. This led to an eventual dx of Chronic Ideopathic Urticaria, an auto-immune disease from HELL.
6-14-17 12 YEAR CANCERVERSARY!!
still suffering from CIU. 4 hospitilizations in the past year

as of today, 10-31-17 in remission from CIU and still, CANCER FREE!!!
6-14-18 13 YEAR CANCERVERSARY!! NED!!
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Old 06-22-2011, 07:41 PM   #23
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Re: JOE'S birthday

Happy BIrthday Joe!
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Hi i'm Sue. I've been part of the her2support family since 08'. My amazing mother Hong was her 2 stage IV 9 years and bravely earned her wings, I still love this board and continue to her fight. Plz reach out if you want to connect:)
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:13 PM   #24
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Re: JOE'S birthday

Thinking of our special angel at this time. I will never forget all he has done for so many.
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Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:16 PM   #25
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Re: JOE'S birthday

Happy Birthday Joe! My husband, Loren and I had the privilege of meeting and working with Joe and Chris 3 times at conventions. Joe had all our best interests at heart, and fought for all of us, every day in every way.
My wish is he is eating custard cream Dunkin Donuts in heaven daily. You are missed.
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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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Old 06-23-2011, 07:59 PM   #26
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Re: JOE'S birthday

In case anyone is interested if you go to the member list and find Joe (designated webmaster) many of his posts are there for us to read today. I found so much comfort and support from Joe and sometimes i think I see him lingering in the background. Look closely! Maybe you can see him, too.
Happy Birthday, dear one, and remember you are loved.
Love & hugs,
Marlys
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