Doing good on Hospice and continued treatments

[KristinSchwick]

Just wanted to send an update as I have been MIA for awhile. Things are looking up for me, I had a very bad tumor flare after starting high dose estrogen for my cancer, so I got radiation to half of my pelvis. I am happy to report that I am pain free now, but I am weak from the radiation and lost about 15 lbs from morning sickness from the estrogen. Any one else out there on high dose estrogen, my doctor will probably switch me back to no estrogen soon, but we will see. Hospice is wonderful, they let me live a totally normal life and they come to fill my drugs, check my vitals and talk whenever I need them too. Plus they got me a wheel chair, walker and cane as soon as I needed them. But I won't be needing them much longer. Thanks for all the prayers, I think about all you out there alot, and pray we all find peace in this challenging world.
XOXOXO
Kristin

[Carol Ann]

Kristin, I am so happy you are recovering and no longer in as much horrible pain as before. Thanks so much for posting, you made my day!

XOXOXO right back at ya dear Kristin!

Carol Ann

[Nurse4u2day]

I pray that things for you continue to get better . I hope this therapy kicks some ass. Prayers sent your way

[yanyan]

Dear Kristin I'm so happy to hear you are doing better !! The past 4 years have been tough for you and I hope to hear even better news from you in the years to follow!!

[KDR]

Go, Kristin, go! So glad you are healing and have become relatively pain free. It matters so much.

Karen

[tricia keegan]

So glad your pain has eased and thanks for updating us Kristen and will be thinking of you!

[Mary Anne in TX]

Adding my good thoughts and prayers for you, Kristin. Lots of love, ma

[Laurel]

I pray for you daily, Kristen, and I am so happy to hear you are feeling better! Yea! I agree that those hospice folks are absolutely wonderful. I am curious as to why you were given high dose estrogen. Was it to try to overcome anti-hormonal resistance?

[JennyB]

So happy to hear things are looking up and you are pain free.

Good Luck xx

[Pray]

Praying every day for you and your family�� you are victirious�� Gods blessings are all around you my Sister�� His peace��

[Saygoon]

Glad to hear you are on the up swing! Hope you continue to do better and stronger each day. I have the same curiosity as Laurel - why the high doses of estrogen?

[Pamelamary]

Dear Kristen,
I am glad to hear things are looking up for you, that you are pain free and receiving such good care at the hospice. I hope the high dose oestrogen has helped keep things settled and that you can eat lots of chocolate to put that weight back on!
Warm wishes from Australia..... Pam

[Cath]

So happy to see a post from you. Glad your pain is better and hope you continue to be pain free. I'm sending prayers your way and thinking of you.

[Hopeful]

Kristin, you are in my thoughts.

Laurel & Saygoon,

High dose ER therapy is sometimes given to resensitize the cells to ER deprivation:

http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40825&referrerid=1173

I believe one of our former Board members, Joy, also received this treatment, more than once.

Hopeful

[valleygirl]

Praying that things continue to improve for you!!!!!



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[LoisLane]

Kristen you are in my thoughts and sending up prayers for you everytime you come to mind. So glad you are pain free and that Hospice is so supportive in all ways. Lois

[Adriana Mangus]

Dear Kristin,

Glad to hear things are working out for you.

Sending you peace and love.

Adriana

[europa]

Kristin, it is such a relief that you are pain free. I think of you often. You're in my prayers dear friend.

[SusanN]

Prayers and love being sent your way!!

[Bunty]

Kristen, very glad to see your post and your news. Sending you love and prayers for continued good news.
Marie x

[thinkpositive]

Kristin,
So glad that you are doing better. I will keep sending positive thoughts your way. BTW I love the picture of you fishing with your son.

Brenda

[Lisalou]

Sending healing energy and warm wishes your way to you and your family

[Catherine]

Dear Kristin, So good to see your post and hear from you. May the pain stay away and may you get to keep enjoying life. Your post is an inspiration to all. Sending love and support your way. Prayers too!

[norkdo]

you are a brave and strong warrior.

[Mtngrl]

Kristin,

It's great to hear from you. I am happy you are pain free now, and pray it stays that way.

I, too, hope everyone in our little HER-2 family finds joy, healing, and peace, come what may.