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Old 04-13-2010, 11:35 AM   #1
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feeling better new tx plan
Well as always my onc eases my mind and answers all my questions and concerns.. it's back to the Xeloda at a reduced dose and different schedule... 650mg twice a day and 10 days on and 11 days off... we are prepared for any of the side effects I experienced the last time I used this drug, and it was very very effective.... so now it's a wait and see in nine weeks what the next scan shows....
I really feel relieved and ready to do this again after seeing my onc nurse and fab dr.... and maybe tonight I'll get some sleep too.... thanks everyone for your kind words and support I appreciate it so much.....
Patricia
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2003 NED
May 2004 reconstuction, saline and later silicone implant
Aug 2006 Dx recurrence, lymph nodes chest/lungs/sternum
Dec 2006 Herceptin q three weeks
May 2007 bone mets to sternum
June 2007 aredia for bone mets
June 2007 radiation to sternum X 5
June 2008 slow progression of lung met, all other mets NED, continue Herceptin, Aredia, add Xeloda
July 08 Stopped Xeloda, severe side effects from the drug, but it did a fantastic job after only 12 days at least 50% reduction
Feb 09 Started Navelbine with herceptin, slight progression in lungs.
July 09 - Nov 09 had a Navelbine holiday...
Nov 09 back to Navelbine, Herception
Feb 10, lungs have improved but 4 small lesions on liver, started Taxol, Herceptin....
Taxol not the magic drug for me
Continuing Herceptin,Aredia,and adding Xeloda once again..reduced dose
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Old 04-13-2010, 12:02 PM   #2
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Patricia,

Glad to hear your news. Your post sounds like you have found some peace. I am glad you have confidence in your doctor.

Amelia
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Old 04-13-2010, 01:37 PM   #3
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Ah, that's good news. May the Xeloda kick butt! And may the se's be nonexistant.

Love

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Old 04-13-2010, 03:25 PM   #4
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Thanks for letting us know Patricia. I knew your onc. would have a good plan...

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Old 04-13-2010, 05:35 PM   #5
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I am so glad you are feeling better. So now the chemo dance becomes the Tango!
Enjoy some peace.
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March 2007-MRM with 8 of 14 lymph node involvement
May 2007-36 Rads
Sept. 2007- Stopped Herceptin
Jan. 2010- CT scan shows enlarged lymph nodes in sternum and lung involvement
Feb. 2010-PET scan shows mets to liver, lung, lymph nodes and bone
Feb. 2010- Started Herceptin/Taxol and Zometa
April 2010-PET scan clear. Herceptin and Zometa
June 2010- Stopped Herceptin continue Zometa and still NED
August 2010-Back on Herceptin and Zometa every 3 weeks
August 13, 2010- Had another port placed
August 24, 2010- PET scan clear. Herceptin and Zometa every three weeks
Nov. 2010-PET scan clear
Feb. 2011-Brain MRI clear
March 2011- PET scan clear
May 2011- PET scan clear
Sept. 2011- PET, Mammo, Bone Scan all clear- Herceptin only
March 2012-Recurrence in lungs and tumor around pota hepatis artery. Added Navelbine to herceptin
April 2012- Entered palliative care
June 5, 2012-Entered hospice care
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Old 04-13-2010, 05:37 PM   #6
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Hi Caya Just wanted to say hello from one Thornhill member to another. I love your picture. I also have two daughters around that age and a son who is 17. Hope you are enjoying this wonderful weather
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Old 04-13-2010, 09:02 PM   #7
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Good luck with the new chemo combination. I hope it puts you into remission.
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