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Old 07-10-2009, 08:57 AM   #21
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Dear Marie and Ed,

I'm holding both of you in my heart. Can you feel the virtual hug, coming all the way from the Netherlands, Europe?

Am sending rays of hope and healing energy your way. May the double-edged sword do its bit and send those mets to Kingdom come!

You have been so strong and so brave and so loving! This too shall pass.

Love

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Old 07-10-2009, 08:58 AM   #22
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Oh, My Sweet Sister Marie,
My heart aches for what you are going through. Throw out that guilt because you've been one of the "heroine" caretakers in this world. You have loved, supported, sung, laughed, cried and held on to Ed with the compassion of a saint. In fact, I think of you as St. Marie...so strong with great fortitude and determination. I'm proud to call you my sister.
Hug Ed for me and tell that crooner to keep singing (I Did It My Way).
Prayers to you always,
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2/09 off Ixempra/Xeloda
3/09 navelbine/herc/cytoxin 4/09 PET shows regress.7/09 start Topotecan. Failed.
8/09 extensive mets rgt brst, back and torso. starting Pazopanib clinical trial.
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:08 AM   #23
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Yes, Marie, please do not EVER think you are not doing enough!!! You are the bedrock on which the Mighty Oak grows! Prayers to you at this tough time XOX Suzan
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:24 AM   #24
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You and Ed are in my thoughts and prayers, Marie.
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:46 AM   #25
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Marie - you can't anticipate every episode, and Ed doesn't expect you to... please don't beat yourself up. I am praying hard for both of you. You and Ed are phenomenal people.
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JULY 2012 - 7 yr anniversary stage IV (of 50...)

Nov'03~ dX stage 2B
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Rt side mastectomy, Her2+, ER/PR+, 10 nodes out, one node positive
Jan'04~
Taxotere/Adria/Cytoxan x 6, NED, no Rads, Tamox. 1 year, Arimadex 3 mo., NED 14 mo.
Sept'05~
micro mets lungs/chest nodes/underarm node, Switched to Aromasin, T/C/H x 7, NED 6 months - Herceptin only
Aug'06~
micro mets chest nodes, & bone spot @ C3 neck, Added Taxol to Herceptin
Feb'07~ Genetic testing, BRCA 1&2 neg

Apr'07~
MRI - two 9mm brain mets & 5 punctates, new left chest met, & small increase of bone spot C3 neck, Stopped Aromasin
May'07~
Started Tykerb/Xeloda, no WBR for now
June'07~
MRI - stable brain mets, no new mets, 9mm spots less enhanced, CA15.3 down 45.5 to 9.3 in 10 wks, Ty/Xel working magic!
Aug'07~
MRI - brain mets shrunk half, NO NEW BRAIN METS!!, TMs stable @ 9.2
Oct'07~
PET/CT & MRI show NED
Apr'08~
scans still show NED in the head, small bone spot on right iliac crest (rear pelvic bone)
Sept'08~
MRI shows activity in brain mets, completed 5 fractions/5 consecutive days of IMRT to zap the pesky buggers
Oct'08~
dropped Xeloda, switched to tri-weekly Herceptin in combo with Tykerb, extend to tri-monthly Zometa infusion
Dec'08~
Brain MRI- 4 spots reduced to punctate size, large spot shrunk by 3mm, CT of torso clear/pelvis spot stable
June'09~
new 3-4mm left cerrebellar spot zapped with IMRT targeted rads
Sept'09~
new 6mm & 1 cm spots in pituitary/optic chiasm area. Rx= 25 days of 3D conformal fractionated targeted IMRT to the tumors.
Oct'09~
25 days of low dose 3D conformal fractionated targeted IMRT to the bone mets spot on rt. iliac crest that have been watching for 2 years. Added daily Aromasin back into treatment regimen.
Apr'10~ Brain MRI clear! But, see new small spot on adrenal gland. Change from Aromasin back to Tamoxifen.
June'10~ Tumor markers (CA15.3) dropped from 37 to 23 after one month on Tamoxifen. Continue to monitor adrenal gland spot. Remain on Tykerb/Herceptin/Tamoxifen.
Nov'10~ Radiate positive mediastinal node that was pressing on recurrent laryngeal nerve, causing paralyzed larynx and a funny voice.
Jan'11~ MRI shows possible activity or perhaps just scar tissue/necrotic increase on 3 previously treated brain spots and a pituitary spot. 5 days of IMRT on 4 spots.
Feb'11~ Enrolled in T-DM1 EAP in Denver, first treatment March 25, 2011.
Mar'11~ Finally started T-DM1 EAP in Denver at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center/Rose on Mar. 25... hallelujah.

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Old 07-10-2009, 10:51 AM   #26
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Wink ~Mighty Oak Needs Your Prayers

Positive thoughts and a prayer are going your way from Hawaii. I think it would be a good idea to tell Ed's doctor what happened. I also think it might be a good idea to look into getting some help around the house for the both of you, so that you can spend more time together doing things you both enjoy as much as possible without having to think about daily chores.
I am happy the Ixempra seems to be helping a little.
I hope the doctor can add the other drug as soon as Ed is ready.
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:52 AM   #27
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Marie - You and Ed are in my thoughts and prayers. You are truly an amazing person. Much love, Lisa
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:52 AM   #28
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With my prayers and love

Marie Sweetheart,

You are Caregiver Of The Year for several years running. Don't be feeling any guilt. Look what you have done and continue to do! You educate yourself, you remain grounded and wise and thoughtful in all your decision-making, you celebrate for other's good news, even as you struggle with Ed's and your difficult situation. You are grace in action. A radiant Spirit. Please don't forget that!

Over a year ago I sent you and Ed a card of encouragement. It touched me deeply and I had to send it the moment I picked it out in the card store. It had a picture of a mighty oak and spoke of how strong a tree with deep roots can be, even in the midst of a major storm. Is that when you began referring to your/our Ed as Mighty Oak? I think of that every time you post and wonder. Anyway, stay strong, please. All sentiments previously sent to you still stand!!

I agree with everyone's brilliant comments above, so I won't go repeating them. Except that I HOLD YOU AND ED IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY AND HAVE FOR, WELL FOREVER IT SEEMS. I will rathet up my appeals to God in your name and Ed's however. I promise.

BTW, in '07 my DH developed syncope. He has 2 different blood pressures. He was collapsing into unconscious on the floor, first down -- with his hands out like he was about to sit down -- then out cold and back. Once he broke his foot. Thank goodness not his head. But, Marie, please check into this.

Paul was given meds from his cardiologist and ALWAYS, since that repeated collapsing thing, sits for a few minutes (after rising from a lying down position) to let his body stabilize. Then he slowly gets up, and doing that, plus taking the meds the cardio man prescribed, has kept him well. Just thought I should mention, as your description reminded me.

Sending you much love and a very big, long squeezing hug,
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:53 AM   #29
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Have been and continue to think about both of you.
I would also agree with the thoughts of others who suggest you try to get some help at home, you deserve it.
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Old 07-10-2009, 11:08 AM   #30
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Marie,

Both of you are in my prayers. As Brenda said, you cannot anticipate every episode and as many have said, there is no room for guilt in your battle. I pray god will guide you and be both your strength.

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Old 07-10-2009, 12:10 PM   #31
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Marie,

The Mighty Oak and you are in my prayers.

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Old 07-10-2009, 12:20 PM   #32
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Marie, Love and prayers to you and the Mighty Oak. You both have been so strong. I am honored to know you thru this website. Ceesun
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Old 07-10-2009, 01:29 PM   #33
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Marie, you are such a kind and loving soul. I pray for you and Ed all of the time - praying especially hard for you both now.
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April 08-Aug 08:Taxotere, Cytoxan, Herceptin, Zometa - complete response!
Sept 08-Dec 08: Herceptin +Zometa for maintenance.

Jan 09-April 09: Brain mets. Add Tykerb. Watch and wait.
April 09: Gamma Knife 10 brain mets, add Xeloda.
Sept 09: Gamma Knife to 1 brain met.
Nov 09- April 10: Lung progression, add Gemzar to Herceptin, Zometa.
May 10- Sept 10: HER2 Vaccine Trial

Sept 10: Add Tykerb for more brain mets.
Oct 10: Gamma Knife to 7 brain mets.
Dec 10: Switch from Zometa to Denosumab.
Jan 11: Gamma Knife to 3 brain mets.
March 11: Gemzar/Herceptin for lung/bone progression.
April 11: More brain mets - Intrathecal Herceptin
June 11: Ixempra/Herceptin for lung, soft tissue progression.
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Old 07-10-2009, 01:37 PM   #34
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Dear Sweet Marie,

I too send my hugs from Canada, and lots of prayers for you and Ed. "Guilty" is a word that should be stricken from you vocabulary, Marie- you have got to be the most dedicated spouse I know (along with Eric).

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Old 07-10-2009, 03:01 PM   #35
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Smile Marie and Ed

I am so sorry to hear that Mighty Oak is having to struggle so..

You are such a wonderful wife & caregiver to Ed, Marie and I know that he knows this. Try to get a little MARIE TIME for yourself - I am sure that Ed would love that.

I wish that I knew you both "outside" of this site. You both sound like wonderful, compassionate people.

You both take care and keep SINGING.
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2002 - RECUR TO LIVER
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2004 - TUMORS STILL IN LIVER
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:08 PM   #36
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Marie, all I can do is echo everyone else. You and Ed have my love and prayers. You hang in there, sweetie.
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:58 PM   #37
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Marie,

I am echoing everything StephN said in her post. Please check into the home health care eligibility and get some help. The situation has become 'unsafe' for Ed. At least get some advice from a home health care nurse who can assess the situation and put into some safety measures. In the meantime, please know that we are keeping you and Ed in our prayers.
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Old 07-10-2009, 05:53 PM   #38
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Thoughts with you and Ed!

Hi Marie,
You are among the greatest caretakers I know. I was so sad to read your post. I would say that you are under "beyond stress." Stress multiplied a hundred times!!!!! I hope that you are able to find some help. However, all the assistance in the world cannot alleviate the emotions you must feel at this time.

Please know that my thoughts, hopes and prayers are with you. Although I don't always respond to each post you make, I read them all. They are inspiring and even uplifting in a situation that is very difficult for you. I certainly wish that I could have met you and Ed at the Dana Farber conference. You are a very courageous and loving caretaker.

Again, please know that my thoughts are continuously with you and Ed.

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Old 07-10-2009, 06:17 PM   #39
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Ah dear Marie, another beautiful post that draws us into your moment allowing us to "see" your anguish as if we were there helplessly by your sides. Words evade me. Please know I am in tearful prayer for you and for Ed. May we have miracles.
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:22 PM   #40
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Marie and Ed-

My loving thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
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ILC-4 tumors-1.7 cm,1.5 cm (2).8 cm
DCIS-11 cm
All tumors Grade 3
All tumors ER-0%/PR-0%
All tumors HER2+
IHC-all tumors Overexpression/borderline
FISH 2 tumors Her2-Negative
FISH 2 tumors Her2+ Equivocal
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Chemo: 6 rounds TAC Feb-June 2009 w/Neulasta
Herceptin: 6/12/09-6/4/10 52weeks
HNPCC genetic test: negative
Port Placement-9/23/09 Port Removal 6/25/10
Echo's every 3 months-All normal
2/09 Staging PET/CT showed 0.2 micronodule upper R lobe-lung-Onc does not think this is mets--
6/5/09 AND 10/09 CT scan 0.2 micronodule unchanged
1/10-PET/CT-uptake in nasopharynx-
1/10-MRI All normal
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