Bad Scan

[Faith in Him]

Well my run with Xeloda/Tykerb is over. The scan found a chest wall met by my breast bone. It will need to be biposied but they are pretty sure it is cancer. So very sad right now.

Tonya

[tricia keegan]

I'm so sorry Tonya, I have no advice but know other's will know more to help you. (((hugs)))

[mmoons]

Oh Tonya...I am so sorry. I am sure you are sad.

When is the biopsy? I hope you don't have to wait. That is too hard.

Please know we are all here pulling for you. You will kick this !#*&%# back into remission. Stay strong, warrior sister!

Love,
Maureen

[Chelee]

Tonya,
I am so sorry about your bad news...my heart goes out to you. This damned disease never stops giving it seems! I know this doesn't help...but I sure wish they would get T-DM1 out there for all of us to use...and now! Have you tried Herceptin/Tykerb yet? That is something Dr. Slamon talked to me about at one of my prior appts. That might be something to run by your onc. But there are lots of other choices too as you already know. I will keep good thoughts that whatever combo you choose it blows those cancer cells to smithereens.

Chelee

[bejuce]

So sorry to hear that. Hoping for a combo that will do the trick this time. We're all here praying and cheering for you.

Many comforting hugs,

Marcia

[ElaineM]

I am sorry to read the news. However, keep putting one foot in front of the other and try not to let it get you down. I am sure between you and your docs something will be found to kick the met to the ground.

[TriciaK]

Tonya, my heart goes out to you, as do my prayers and love. My oncologist just told me last week as we looked at treatments for the new BC just found in my lungs that there is greater hope than ever, and that before long cancer will be just another controllable chronic disease like diabetes. I really believe him. I know from 25 years experience fighting BC that faith and fear can't exist at the same time. We can overcome fear with faith. I know you will hear from so many who have overcome BC and will also send love and prayers. I hope you know you are loved and will be in many many prayers! God bless you! Hugs, Tricia

[Emelie B]

Tonya,
I know how sad you are. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings and prayers. I know too well how devasting this news is. Stay strong!!
Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and hope you find a new combo that will keep you stable.
Thoughts and prayers for you,
Emelie

[krisvell]

Tonya,
Rats; sorry to hear about your news. Please know that I am praying and routing for you.

[Laurel]

Oh damn! I did not want it to be a bad scan! Now I will pray for a good combo to knock that crap back down to the pit of hell where it belongs. Bummed too tonight, Tonya.

[sassy]

Tonya,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. When I talked with my original onc a few months ago, he told me there were things in the works that will blow Herceptin out of the water. So keep the faith--its out there.

[Catherine]

Tonya,

I loved Tricia K's comment. There are lots of answers on the horizon. In the meantime, this is crappy news. We are all going to have faith that your onc has some good tricks up his/her sleves. I, too am bummed. But will hope and pray for some good treatment options. Remember we are all with you.

Hugs, Catherine

[Mary Jo]

So sorry to read this Tonya...but know you are strong...you have strong faith....and you will get through this also. I believe that.

Mary Jo

[chrisy]

Well Tonya,

So sorry to hear this news. It's so nice to have a "good run" and it is so disappointing to have to change horses yet again.

Perhaps you can get into a TDM1 EAP trial. My TDM1 "study buddy" started the same week as I did - she had chest wall mets which were visible/palpable and she got to watch it melt away in short order.

Hang in there, you know it is a marathon, not a sprint.

Wrapping you in warm hugs right now...
Chris

[lexigirl]

Doggone it Tonya. I am sorry and disappointed that you have has some progression. I am hopeful that you will receive the right combo to blast the stupid met. Makes me mad!

Saying prayers right now for comfort and healing.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

[CarolynME]

Tonya,

I am really sorry to read this news this evening, and I am sad too. I am praying for you to receive treatment that will destroy the cancer cells. I know you will come out fighting.

Love,

Carolyn

[Ellie F]

Hi Tonya
I am just so sad to hear this news. There are no words to make this better for you but just wanted you to know you are not alone.
Hugs
Ellie

[Pam P]

Tonya - I'm sorry to hear this news. It's so hard to have to switch treatments. You had a nice run on xeloda/tykerb, but wish it could have been longer. You have so many other tx to choose from - hopefully the next one will smash this new met and bring you to NED. I understand your saddness at this news and feel your disappointment. My thoughts are with you and I'm cheering you on. Pam

[Lori R]

Dear Tonya,
I am so sorry to hear that you must gather the strength to beat go another round.

As you know, it is as much a mental battle as a physical one. Take a deep breath and work with your Onc. to pull out the next arrow.

Are you confident in the choices your onc is making? With IBC, have you considered a specialist in the field? Maybe TDM-1 would be your silver bullet.

We'll be sending you warm hugs and gentle support.

Lori

[caya]

Sorry to hear your sad news Tonya. Hope the oncs. figure out the best way to banish that met!!

hugs and prayers to you and your family.

all the best
caya

[PinkGirl]

Sorry to hear this Faith. Please know that we are all here with you, beside
you.

[ammebarb]

Oh Tonya, I'm so sorry you've had a bad scan. I'm so hoping that you will find a treatment plan that will give you great results. Gentle hugs and many prayers.

Barb A.

[Jackie07]

Tonya,

With the band of sisters/brothers here, you will get through this new fight. Remember that we are praying for both you and your family. Hope you get the right treatment and zap the mets soon.

[Ceesun]

Thinking of you, be strong...another action plan is in the works, I'm sure. Ceesun

[janieR]

Dear Tonya,

Thinking of you , like everyone on this site is. Lots and lots of hugs going from all round the world, the next treatment just has to work.

Janie

[michka]

Dear Tonya. I want you to know I am also thinking of you and will continue every day until you are NED again. Hugs Michka.