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07-26-2009, 09:12 PM
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#481
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The Campfire
Gee thanks for the rasberries Steph. They go so well with the yoghurt. We don't get fresh rasberries in Hawaii too often !!
I hope it cools off over there. I can't help you with the breeze. We are waiting for the tradewinds to return to Hawaii.
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07-27-2009, 11:56 AM
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#482
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Location: indianapolis, indiana
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cleaning up the yard from the last good winds we had and have LOTS of small limbs to throw on the fire.
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dxd 9-04, lumpectomy,
st 1, gr 3, er,pr-, her2 +,
2 tac,33 rads,6 cmf
1 yr herceptin,
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08-07-2009, 11:14 AM
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#483
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Re: The Campfire
I just put a few small twigs on the campfire to keep it going, but not too hot to sit around. Now I am going over to my hammock under the trees where it is nice and cool to take a nap. I am going to see if Bill finished the outdoor shower when I wake up from my nap.
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08-09-2009, 06:42 PM
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#484
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san luis obispo, ca
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Re: The Campfire
Elaine,I came to the campfire tonight because i know I can always find you here, keeping the flame going. Just wanted to share some fresh peaches with you, throw on a few logs, and tell stories of hope and encouragement and mostly to thank you for keeping our flame alive and burning (even when you're asleep in the hammock!).
Much love and hugs,
Vickie
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Love and Hugs, Vickie
Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Feb 04 IBC IIIC/IV er-/pr- her2+++
3/04 TCH X4
7/ 04 MRM 9/04 Taxol/herceptin wkly 1 yr 33X rads
11/04 skin mets 33x rads,10/05 Avast/Herc. 11 mos.
8/ 06 PET mets lymphs, neck
9/ 06 Navelbine/herceptin
11/ 06 PET NED
2/ 07 skin mets, 4/07 Xeloda, 5/07 add Tykerb
2/ 08 Tykerb failed. Doxil /Herceptin 6 months
8/08 PET skin mets, 8/08 Abraxane/Avastin
11/ 08 PET prog., skin mets
1/09 PET/CT progress, 1/09 Ixempra, 2/09 add Xeloda and low dose Naltrexone
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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08-09-2009, 09:28 PM
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#485
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Re: The Campfire
Did you say, "peaches". Oh thank you !! That is a treat for someone from Hawaii. A big mahalo !!!!! I will get out of my hammock for peaches and a chat. I put a few ears of corn on the fire. Please help yourself when it is done. That is another treat we only get in summer over here.
I love the quote about dancing in the rain. We are expecting a tropical storm or hurricane, so I guess I will be dancing in the rain pretty soon.
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08-14-2009, 07:34 PM
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#486
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Location: san luis obispo, ca
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Re: The Campfire
Speaking of dancing in the rain, when I was growing up in LA it never rained so when it did we all raced outside and played until we were soaked! I love the rain, mainly because it is so rare here and we are in a drought.
Ah, those juicy peaches are so good and the corn was perfect. Thanks for sharing the hammock, Elaine, I just woke up and added more branches to the fire to keep you dry for your upcoming storm.
Love,
Vickie
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Love and Hugs, Vickie
Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Feb 04 IBC IIIC/IV er-/pr- her2+++
3/04 TCH X4
7/ 04 MRM 9/04 Taxol/herceptin wkly 1 yr 33X rads
11/04 skin mets 33x rads,10/05 Avast/Herc. 11 mos.
8/ 06 PET mets lymphs, neck
9/ 06 Navelbine/herceptin
11/ 06 PET NED
2/ 07 skin mets, 4/07 Xeloda, 5/07 add Tykerb
2/ 08 Tykerb failed. Doxil /Herceptin 6 months
8/08 PET skin mets, 8/08 Abraxane/Avastin
11/ 08 PET prog., skin mets
1/09 PET/CT progress, 1/09 Ixempra, 2/09 add Xeloda and low dose Naltrexone
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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08-15-2009, 03:56 PM
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#487
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Re: The Campfire
Thanks for adding more branches. It looks like I will be hanging out at the campfire with you guys for awile. The first storm passed without major incidents, but another one is on the way, according to the weather "experts". I would rather stay dry over there instead of swimming down the street. Smile. I like a little rain, not a flood !!
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08-22-2009, 04:11 PM
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#488
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Re: The Campfire
Only a few of us has visited the campfire during the summer. We have been keeping the fire going at a very, very low heat, so we don't overwhelm anyone during the summer. The area under the trees is actually pretty comfortable. I have been hanging out in my hammock under the when I have free time.
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08-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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#489
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Re: The Campfire
Hi Elaine,
Came to join you at the campfire....soon winter will come and more will flock to the fire. We'll keep it going and swing gently in our hammocks, eat raspberries and look to the moon and stars. Tonight is so beautiful...let's go for a hike in the morning after breakfast and gather some wild blueberries.
Love,
Vickie
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Love and Hugs, Vickie
Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Feb 04 IBC IIIC/IV er-/pr- her2+++
3/04 TCH X4
7/ 04 MRM 9/04 Taxol/herceptin wkly 1 yr 33X rads
11/04 skin mets 33x rads,10/05 Avast/Herc. 11 mos.
8/ 06 PET mets lymphs, neck
9/ 06 Navelbine/herceptin
11/ 06 PET NED
2/ 07 skin mets, 4/07 Xeloda, 5/07 add Tykerb
2/ 08 Tykerb failed. Doxil /Herceptin 6 months
8/08 PET skin mets, 8/08 Abraxane/Avastin
11/ 08 PET prog., skin mets
1/09 PET/CT progress, 1/09 Ixempra, 2/09 add Xeloda and low dose Naltrexone
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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08-23-2009, 04:07 PM
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#490
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Join Date: May 2006
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Re: The Campfire
Sorry I missed the berry hike. I hope you saved some for me.
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08-24-2009, 06:52 PM
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#491
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san luis obispo, ca
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Re: The Campfire
I saved a whole box for you here in the shade. The temps are dropping so I added a bundle of eucalyptus branches and they smell so aromatic and fresh.
I'm looking up to the stars and praying for all our sisters and brothers who can't be here with us.
tomorrow I'll go into town for some supplies and to take my grandchildren school shopping.
Love,
vickie
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Love and Hugs, Vickie
Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass,
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Feb 04 IBC IIIC/IV er-/pr- her2+++
3/04 TCH X4
7/ 04 MRM 9/04 Taxol/herceptin wkly 1 yr 33X rads
11/04 skin mets 33x rads,10/05 Avast/Herc. 11 mos.
8/ 06 PET mets lymphs, neck
9/ 06 Navelbine/herceptin
11/ 06 PET NED
2/ 07 skin mets, 4/07 Xeloda, 5/07 add Tykerb
2/ 08 Tykerb failed. Doxil /Herceptin 6 months
8/08 PET skin mets, 8/08 Abraxane/Avastin
11/ 08 PET prog., skin mets
1/09 PET/CT progress, 1/09 Ixempra, 2/09 add Xeloda and low dose Naltrexone
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.
Last edited by vickie h; 08-24-2009 at 09:20 PM..
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08-24-2009, 08:55 PM
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#492
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Re: The Campfire
Thanks for the berries. They were delicious The eucalyptus branches smell so nice. I will put a few twigs I brought on the fire before I leave to keep the fire going tonight.
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08-28-2009, 08:34 PM
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#493
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Re: The Campfire
Who's got a good ghost story? I know we're burning our fears away...but maybe a good spook story would be the perfect distraction from them.
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"Dancers Against Cancer" in the Eugene, OR Komen Race for the Cure 2010
Diagnosed 8/7/08 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, micropapillary pattern, Her2 3+, ER+,PR-, grade II, positive lymph nodes.
Received 6doses of Taxotere, Carboplatin with Herceptin continuing for a year...DONE.
1/28/09 Left Modified Radical Mastectomy, Right Simple Mastectomy.
Surgery pathology: No invasive carcinoma present and 17 lymph nodes removed all negative! Only small amount of carcinoma in situ in left breast.
March/April '09, Radiation to left chest wall.
Currently involved in Neratinib clinical trial.
"Well being I won
and wisdom too,
I grew and joyed in my growth;
from a word to a word
I was led to a word
from a deed to another deed." (Odin)
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08-30-2009, 04:02 PM
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#494
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Re: The Campfire
Hold that thought. Ghost stories would be good in October around Halloween. I can share one from where I live. It might be chilly enough to gather enough people around the campfire then too. We could imagine all kinds of scary things in the woods. Oh did I scare everybody away with that comment?
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09-04-2009, 05:02 PM
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#495
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Re: The Campfire
Building up the fire for Ed and Marie tonight. Big hugs to you guys!
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"Dancers Against Cancer" in the Eugene, OR Komen Race for the Cure 2010
Diagnosed 8/7/08 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, micropapillary pattern, Her2 3+, ER+,PR-, grade II, positive lymph nodes.
Received 6doses of Taxotere, Carboplatin with Herceptin continuing for a year...DONE.
1/28/09 Left Modified Radical Mastectomy, Right Simple Mastectomy.
Surgery pathology: No invasive carcinoma present and 17 lymph nodes removed all negative! Only small amount of carcinoma in situ in left breast.
March/April '09, Radiation to left chest wall.
Currently involved in Neratinib clinical trial.
"Well being I won
and wisdom too,
I grew and joyed in my growth;
from a word to a word
I was led to a word
from a deed to another deed." (Odin)
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09-05-2009, 10:59 AM
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#496
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: indianapolis, indiana
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Re: The Campfire
having a fire here tonight to celebrate my 5 years on monday! anybody in the neighborhod is welcome to stop by.
__________________
dxd 9-04, lumpectomy,
st 1, gr 3, er,pr-, her2 +,
2 tac,33 rads,6 cmf
1 yr herceptin,
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09-24-2009, 09:27 PM
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#497
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Re: The Campfire
I going to help Celeste keep the fire burning. Anyone want to join us in the campfire prayer circle?
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09-25-2009, 04:59 AM
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#498
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,486
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Re: The Campfire
Elaine,
I am with all of you keeping the fire burning. I send prayers out today for the Mighty Oak, Joy, Chelee, and any other of our sisters and brothers that need God to comfort them.
May all of us receive blessings.
Amelia
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10-10-2009, 10:01 PM
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#499
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Misty woods of WA State
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Re: The Campfire
Congratulations, Juanita - my, how time can fly when we are are busy with our families!
Getting chilly now at night and seems like a good time to add a little fuel to our little campfire. Need to keep some of our suffering souls warm now.
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"When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest." H.D. Thoreau
Live in the moment.
MY STORY SO FAR ~~~~
Found suspicious lump 9/2000
Lumpectomy, then node dissection and port placement
Stage IIB, 8 pos nodes of 18, Grade 3, ER & PR -
Adriamycin 12 weekly, taxotere 4 rounds
36 rads - very little burning
3 mos after rads liver full of tumors, Stage IV Jan 2002, one spot on sternum
Weekly Taxol, Navelbine, Herceptin for 27 rounds to NED!
2003 & 2004 no active disease - 3 weekly Herceptin + Zometa
Jan 2005 two mets to brain - Gamma Knife on Jan 18
All clear until treated cerebellum spot showing activity on Jan 2006 brain MRI & brain PET
Brain surgery on Feb 9, 2006 - no cancer, 100% radiation necrosis - tumor was still dying
Continue as NED while on Herceptin & quarterly Zometa
Fall-2006 - off Zometa - watching one small brain spot (scar?)
2007 - spot/scar in brain stable - finished anticoagulation therapy for clot along my port-a-catheter - 3 angioplasties to unblock vena cava
2008 - Brain and body still NED! Port removed and scans in Dec.
Dec 2008 - stop Herceptin - Vaccine Trial at U of W begun in Oct. of 2011
STILL NED everywhere in Feb 2014 - on wing & prayer
7/14 - Started twice yearly Zometa for my bones
Jan. 2015 checkup still shows NED
2015 Neuropathy in feet - otherwise all OK - still NED.
Same news for 2016 and all of 2017.
Nov of 2017 - had small skin cancer removed from my face. Will have Zometa end of Jan. 2018.
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10-11-2009, 12:00 PM
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#500
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Re: The Campfire
This is so perfect. We are having our first "cold spell" as we call it here in TN and nothing comforts like the warmth of a fire. I'll be keeping the logs handy. I'll bring my vision board my daughter made for me-we can surely read it by the light of the fire with all the positive messages and images to remind us not to be afraid.
I love the idea of writing our fears down and throwing them in the fire--I have several I would like burn.
"And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire"........
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Vicky
Age 47, TN, Diagnosed 05/09
Her2+, ER/PR-, Stage III, 2 tumors = 1 8cm tumor
Grade 3
Sentinel Node Biopsy-speck present in 1 node
Completed 3 month clinical trial of weekly Herceptin and 1000mg Tykerb daily
Tumor no longer present
Right mastectomy and lymph node removal 09/25/09
No cancer present at time of surgery, none in lymph nodes
Start TCH 10/15, every 3 weeks for 4 months followed by radiation
Finished chemo 01/28/10-YEAH!
Herceptin every 3 wks until end of June
Radiation begins 03/01, 6 1/2 weeks
Radiation complete--Yeah!!
Developed lymphedema after radiation
In hospital for 4 days with pneumonia:(
Herceptin done! 06/24/10
Port Removed 07/08/10
Still in PT for lymphedema and mobility issues
DIEP Reconstruction 05/11
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it~~Maya Angelou
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