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06-15-2006, 02:36 PM
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Thursday June 15 - madubois63
Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know the pathology shows NO ACTIVE BREAST CANCER!!! So I am just dealing with the leukemia and am not excluded from becoming a bone marrow recipient!!!! All your wonderful prayers are working and all your love is keeping me going. I took 2 laps around the ward today and also got a massage (inpatient services) - very nice!!!! I also got some platelets, blood and tons of antibiotics. Today is day 11. I'll probably have a bone marrow biopsy on Monday to see if I need more chemo (hopefully not) or if I am in remission (please God). After that, then we can start planning the next step...the transplant. That won't be done here at this hospital. But I found out I may have a tiny little pull at 2 transplant centers near or in Manhattan. I have a cousin whose husband is on the board at Sloane and a cousin that works in the transplant ward at another hospital a little closer to home. But one thing at a time....I'm done with the chemo part and just trying to get stronger and not get sick. Thanks for all the love - it's keeping me going!!!!
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06-15-2006, 03:08 PM
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Your news...
put a smile on my face  Of course the prayers will keep coming. Take care and God bless.
Rhonda
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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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06-15-2006, 03:50 PM
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That's awesome news!!!!
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06-15-2006, 04:50 PM
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Maryann;
God bless. I am so happy that things are working....the way they should. Thinking of you!!!
Cathy
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06-15-2006, 04:58 PM
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Way to go, you have my prayers!
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2002- dx her2 positive DCIS/bc TX Mast, herceptin chemo
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06-15-2006, 05:54 PM
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Maryann,
That's wonderful, wonderful news! And as you say, one thing at a time, one step at a time. This is the way mountains are climbed
<3 Lolly |
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06-15-2006, 06:05 PM
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So good hear from you. Awesome report no breast cancer cells!! Yes, one thing at a time. Some times we have to take baby steps and go from there. Will keep you in my prayers. If there is one thing this disease has done for me its straightened my faith. Every day I thank God just to be alive. I saw my primary physician (so far have had to see her only once a year)and she was amazed at how well I was and how good I looked. She said my hair look so natural and thought I was an amazing lady. She said a good atitude plays a big part in our healing. Wishing you well, sending you a big hug, Sandy
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06-15-2006, 07:00 PM
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Take one day at a time. I am so happy for the good news. My prayers are with you and so good to hear from you. I check every day to check on your progress.
Susan
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06-15-2006, 07:12 PM
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Maryann,
This is such great news!!! Thank you for keeping us updated with your progress. I think about you everyday.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.
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06-15-2006, 07:15 PM
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So glad to hear that things are moving in positive direction. All the best to you !!!
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06-15-2006, 07:28 PM
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Thrilled For You!
Maryanne,
I knew in my heart the prayers would work - you deserve it!
If you end up in NY I will be so happy to come and visit you (if they allow it)
you sound so wonderful - I am in awe of you!
Hugs and Love,
Jean
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06-15-2006, 07:56 PM
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Yeah! Glad to hear some good news. BB
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06-15-2006, 08:19 PM
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Let the good news keep rolling in! I am so happy for you and pray for your continued successes.
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Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative
AC 4 dense doses
34 radiation treatments including booster doses
receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months
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06-15-2006, 08:25 PM
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great news Maryann. All the best
Christine
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06-15-2006, 09:20 PM
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Maryann!!!!That is great news wahooooooooo!!! All the best to you as you continue towards getting well again!!
Thanks for the update!!
Tammy
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Dx'd Dec'01 while 6mos preg. with #4. child (30yrsold)Mastectomy/AC chemo/radiation/ Recur:Mar'04 liver mets: 3 taxol/herceptin /liver resection/3 taxol/herceptin. Cured?
Recur: May'05 spine & Hip. New onc
treatment in Mexico Feb'06-Mar-06
back to Mexico June/July '06
Currently on herceptin/Zometa/Femara-recently added navelbine
Switched to arimidex Nov'06
ovaries removed June '07
ca15-3 in May'06 was 102
ca15-3 summer of '07 holding steady at 23!
ca15-3 slowly rising Dec & Jan 36, 38, 41 and Feb was 36
Feb '08 Liver, lung & Brain scan NED... bones are stable with even a couple spots gone. as compared with '06 scans
May '08 ca 15-3 is 55. Treatment is zometa, vinorelbine, herceptin and aromasin.
No signifcant changes.
Feb'09 Started Xeloda with herceptin..no more hormonals
Feb'09-June'09 tumor markers coming down again from 155 to 84
May'09 blood clots in lungs vena cava filter put in..Heparin shots daily for now.
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06-15-2006, 09:26 PM
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Congratulations
Some women have no shame, and will do the damndest things just to get
a massage.....Congratulations on your good news. Keep the faith.
We are all praying for you.
Tom
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06-15-2006, 10:29 PM
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Great News Maryann!!!
Congratulations, that must be a huge relief. I think about you everyday and am sending you healing warm thoughts from the Bay Area. Keep hanging in there and you said it best... one thing at a time - it has also become my motto since dx. Be well.
Hugs,
Patricia
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06-15-2006, 11:46 PM
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God bless you, Maryann. You are in my thoughts.
Love,
Karen
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06-16-2006, 03:01 AM
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Terrific news, Maryann. I'm so happy for you and your family.. Still keeping you in prayer.Maggie
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06-16-2006, 04:28 AM
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Maryanne
Those prayers are working....now hoping that round 1 did the trick and you dont need more...keep getting those massages, we are all behind you in this new fight.
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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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