Hi from Adriana

[Adriana Mangus]

Hi everyone,

A quick update on the TDM1 trial.

I have completed four cycles--last one 11-16-10. On the 17th I had a Cat-Scan and Echo.

I will be seeing the oncologist December 7th @ Highland for a follow-up.

I wanted to wait until then and see if this "wonder" drug is working, but it's been almost 3 months since my last visit.

Please forgive me for not sharing earlier with you about this new development in my life, but some of you might remember that back in August I was having a real hard time deciding whether to cancel my New England cruise, --I had an uneasy feeling, but couldn't figure out what it was. I decided to cancel and shortly after my mother passed away.

A month later I lost my adorable maltese Harley to a coyote--I live near a boulder/chaparral,- - he was barely 6 months old. I had no desire to do much, let alone sit at the computer. Again, please forgive me. I feel I have been selfish for not sharing this important news with you, my friends.

I shall return after the December 7th appointment in Highland.

In the meantime, please have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones. And yes, eat a lot, indulge on desserts, and have a drink or two. Why not!!

Much love to you all,

Adriana

[Chelee]

Hi Adriana,
No need to apologize...you've had alot thrown at you. Losing your Mother and your darling dog was a major blow while dealing with your own medical issues. I'm just glad you felt up to checking in with us now. It's always good to hear from you. So you now have four cycles of T-DM1 under your belt...I'll be keeping positives thoughts that it's kicking cancers a#$.

Hopefully the sides affects have been tolerable? I will be looking forward to hearing your results after the 7th...until then you have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Take good care of yourself. :)

Chelee

[Delaney]

Adriana,
welcome back and heres hoping this treatment works very well for you. Best wishes.

[caya]

Thanks for checking in Adriana. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for your appointment on Dec. 7th.

all the best
caya

[ElaineM]

I am hoping that it is just going to take awhile for the T DM1 to kick in. Maybe the body has to absorb enough of it before it starts to work well. We live in a time in history when immediate results are expected. Some medicines take awhile to kick in. Maybe it will start doing that when you have your next treatment.
Hang in there. We all have our fingers crossed for December 7th. In the meantime take good care of yourself.

[Paty]

Dear Adriana,

Thanks for posting and let us know how you are. I am sorry you have gone through so much pain dear. Great to hear you are on the TDM-1 trial, please keep us posted on how things are with you. I will keep you in my prayers hermanita (sister). All my love,

Paty

[Mary L]

Good morning Adriana. Sorry you are going through so much right now. I know it's hard. I hope you are able to have a great Thanksgiving and do have a drink or 2. Mary L

[StephN]

Dear Adriana -
Sounds like you are feeling otherwise pretty good, other than some heartache to deal with.
I hope good news from the new trial will help balance that out. You have enough stress without these additions one on top of another.

I have a friend up here who also goes to Highland and is having some great results so far.

Wishing you many joys of the holiday season.

[tricia keegan]

Adriana, my heart broke for you on reading of the loss of your pet, I'm so very sorry and know how much that hurts.:(

Sending (((((hugs))))) and hoping the heartbreak you feel right now on his loss is made easier by good news on your own health.

Tricia xx