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Old 08-30-2007, 10:54 PM   #1
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Falling Apart..but repairs are underway

A little update on Christine.

Chris went for a routine follow up brain MRI where it was discovered that her treated tumor had grown slightly. Her radiation incologist is not that concerned as Christine's CNS tumors grow somewhat before they implode.
She will have another brain MRI in 2 months.

Yesterday she went for cataract surgery on her left eye. Her vision has shown improvement and she will have the other eye done on a few weeks. Hopefully she will be able to drive again shortly.

With all of this going on, we almost forgot that she just passed her 8th anniversary of being on Herceptin.

We will still be attending next weeks meeting of the ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

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Old 08-30-2007, 11:41 PM   #2
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Wow! Eight years! What an inspiration you both are! I've made it for 3 years after herceptin, and feel so blessed, so I can imagine how you two feel! I had cateract surgery on both eyes a couple of years ago and can honestly say I see better than I have for many years---don't even need glasses! Good luck with the latest tests---we are all praying for you. Hugs, Tricia
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Old 08-31-2007, 12:10 AM   #3
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8th years and you are always strong, I'm sure you will be fine for another 40 years, Christine my dear. And Joe you make so many women jaleous for being such a great husband. Cancer does not have a chance with Christine and you!
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Old 08-31-2007, 12:15 AM   #4
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I wish Christine got a perfect report...but at least her Rad onc is not in a panic. I know she has a good team to depend on & they will keep a close eye on her. Here's hoping it remains stable or just up and disappears.

That is amazing that Christine has been on herceptin 8 years. Thats a major mile stone with herceptin. I can't help but believe herceptin has to be given some credit in how well Christine has done. I wish the results of the HERA trials would come out because I think there are so many of us that could benefit from it. (Might be wrong...but I feel that way.) But happy *her-anniversary* Christine! Good luck to you both at the ASCO Symposium. I hope you guys make time to have some fun while in San Francisco. Enjoy!

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Chemo started 2-7-06 -- TCH - - Finished 6-12-06
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3-15-07 Lt side prophylactic simple mastectomy. -- Ooph 4-05-07
9-21-09 PET/CT "Recurrence" to Rt. axllia, Rt. femur, ilium. Possible Sacrum & liver? Now stage IV.
9-28-09 Loading dose of Herceptin & started Zometa
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5-4-10 Appt. with Dr. Slamon to see what is next? Waiting on FISH results from femur biopsy.
Results to FISH was unsuccessful--this happens less then 2% of the time.
7-7-10 Recurrence to RT axilla again. Back to UCLA for options.
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Old 08-31-2007, 02:51 AM   #5
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Joe-

Thanks for keeping us updated about Christine. I echo the others' sentiment that I am so happy that herceptin has been her answer, along with a great team of doctors. Can't wait to hear when she can drive again...

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Old 08-31-2007, 05:51 AM   #6
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Hi Joe and Christine,

Thank you very much for the update and keeping us posted. I always think about Christine and wish her well.

Thank you for everything you do for all of us!

Love, Hope, Peace,

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Old 08-31-2007, 05:57 AM   #7
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Christine and Joe,
Thank you for keeping us updated. Chirstine you are an inspiration for so many. Happy Anniversary, 8 years Wow!

One down and one to go so you can drive again.

Enjoy ASCO. You are an amazing couple.
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Old 08-31-2007, 06:16 AM   #8
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Joe,

Thank you for the update on Christine. I will keep her in my prayers that the CNS tumor stays stable. I guess the 8 years of Herceptin have played a great role in keeping Christine stable.

Thanks for all you and Christine do. This is a wonderful website!
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Old 08-31-2007, 06:56 AM   #9
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thanks for the updated ....and I know she will be fine no matter what .....
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stage IV mets on liver (5 tumors) 38 year old,
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mastectomy right breast chemo before surgery herceptin/carboplatin/taxotere ,clear and surgery have radiation 20, `& then herceptin and tamoxifen
NED until Aug/07 body only then 'n June 04-06-07 .1 lesion of 1.6 cm on cerebellum ...novalis ,open sugery
5m.m brain met again novalis, 4mm.In the liver. Waiting 2 months now 3 tumors enroll on T-MCC trial start first infusion Nov 5/07 at Dec 17 scan show one tumor despair the 2nd and 3th diminish Doc said great results until March/08 ct scan show progression
03-05-08 start tykerb & xeloda
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Old 08-31-2007, 07:36 AM   #10
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Hi Christine and Joe!
Thank you for letting us know that Christine is once more doing battle. I'm glad that the cataract surgery was successful. It must be frustrating for someone like Christine to not drive. As I read it, I thought that must be one more thing for my grateful list that I can do.
Please keep us up on what is happening with the brain mets. It can't be anything but worrisome to you both to have to deal with this now.
You have so many of your own battles to fight, but you keep working so hard for all of the rest of us. Thank you and I'll be praying for you both.
8 years on herceptin is so encouraging to me today!
I just want Christine to be free of those mets.
May life chase you down with blessings today!
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Old 08-31-2007, 07:54 AM   #11
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I love how is your post title Joe .."Falling Apart..but repairs are underway " is great so so positive great ...and give so much confident ..that is very right REPAIR , IF IT NEED IT... ARE UNDERWAY ...
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stage IV mets on liver (5 tumors) 38 year old,
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mastectomy right breast chemo before surgery herceptin/carboplatin/taxotere ,clear and surgery have radiation 20, `& then herceptin and tamoxifen
NED until Aug/07 body only then 'n June 04-06-07 .1 lesion of 1.6 cm on cerebellum ...novalis ,open sugery
5m.m brain met again novalis, 4mm.In the liver. Waiting 2 months now 3 tumors enroll on T-MCC trial start first infusion Nov 5/07 at Dec 17 scan show one tumor despair the 2nd and 3th diminish Doc said great results until March/08 ct scan show progression
03-05-08 start tykerb & xeloda
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Old 08-31-2007, 11:08 AM   #12
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Arrow Thanks For Keeping Us In Heart

Continued prayers for both of you extraordinary people. Thanks again for keeping us posted on our dear Christine, especially because she has filled my thoughts so very much lately. Keep up the good work taking care of our friend (and yourself, you know caregiving is a full-time but rewarding job...whew..LOL)!!

............and Joe, thanks for being YOU!!>>Believe51
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Old 08-31-2007, 11:32 AM   #13
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Congradulations of 8 year survial with hercptin. I am coming up on my 1 year survival in Oct. You give us newbies inspriation and hope. Will keep you both in my prayers
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Old 08-31-2007, 11:40 AM   #14
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Smile AND repair she will Joe

I feel good about this...... She is very strong and such an inspiration to us all.

I know that these alarms set us back a couple of steps, butttt we are WARRIOR WOMEN and we will re-boot and continue on..

much good luck and prayers to Christine.
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1996 - INFILT DUCTAL CAR.W/ LYMPH NODE INVOLVEMENT. ADRIA/CYTOXIN/5FU
1999 - RECURR. TO AUXILA AND 2 TUMORS IN LIVER
TREAT: STEM CELL REPLACEMENT/HERCEPTIN.
2002 - RECUR TO LIVER
TREAT: NAVELBINE, THEN GEMZAR, THEN XELODA.
2004 - TUMORS STILL IN LIVER
TREAT: RFA TO LIVER
STABLE UNTIL
2004 - TUMOR PROGRESSION IN LIVER.
TREAT: RESECT HALF OF LIVER.
2005 - RECURR TO LYMPH NODE OUTSIDE OF LIVER.
TREAT: TAXOL/CARPO/HERCEPTIN. FAILED ON
THIS TRIO. STARTED ON ABRAXANE.
2006 - PROGRESS WITH 2ND TUMOR GROWTH.
TREAT: AUG. BEGAN ON TYKERB/XELODA
TRIAL. CONSIDERED STABLE TO DATE.
2007 - TAKEN OFF OF TYKERB/XELODA TRIAL DUE TO
PROGRESS STARTING TYKERB/AVASTIN.
NOV 2007 - SCANS SHOW PROGRESS TUMOR GROWTH
IN ABDOM. AND TWO NEW TUMORS IN NECK AREA.
BEGAN HERCEPTIN/AVASTIN/TAXOTERE
Feb 08 - Ixempra/Xeloda
June 08 - Her/DM1 trial

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Old 08-31-2007, 11:41 AM   #15
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That is great news to hear... I also echo my thoughts on survial of 8 years on herception...this is a great place for support and well wishes...I also will keep you both in my prayers... thanks so much for this web site... thanks to you (Joe and Christine) for a job well done......
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Old 08-31-2007, 12:09 PM   #16
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Keep on keeping on Christine! Congrats on the longterm success with "Vitamin H"!
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JULY 2012 - 7 yr anniversary stage IV (of 50...)

Nov'03~ dX stage 2B
Dec'03~
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 08-31-2007, 03:47 PM   #17
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Ongoing repairs, indeed! It sounds encouraging that Christine's vision is improving. And the other does seem to follow her usual pattern before "imploding".

Have a great time in SF - it's been clear and warm there so you may get some nice weather (but bring those parkas just in case!)
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Old 08-31-2007, 05:39 PM   #18
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Thanks for the update

Thanks for the update on Christine. She is an inspiration. Eight years on Herceptin! That is awesome. Thank you both again for all that you do. I would be so lost without this site!!
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Old 08-31-2007, 06:36 PM   #19
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WOW! What a strange trip we are all on. Christine is so lucky to have such a great husband/partner. Congrats to both of you for such a long stretch with Herceptin. I only made it 7 mos and you made it 8 yrs. Sure glad Christine's heart has been strong enought to take this treatment for so long. God Bless you both. Karen
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Old 08-31-2007, 07:02 PM   #20
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I wish Christine the very best, too. You are both remarkable people and we certainly respect you both!! I pray the mets resolve...sounds like good help is on the way! Cathy aka Ceesun
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