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Chris, I am also thinking about you and praying boldly. Hope you feel all the love of this group surrounding you.

Barb A.

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Aw shucks, Chrisy. Crap on a huge Texas-sized CRAPSTICK (channeling Brenda here :) ). I have been wondering. Well, it's off to the book store for me! I have been so busy with clients and my mom, I haven't been able to run down. Hope and faith are everything (and a fine medical team). I have no problem whatsoever with bold prayers. Raising a ruckus on your behalf.

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Hi Chrisy,

I just wanted to say I am thinking about you. From so many responses, I see you are so loved. Let's blow up those cells to smithereens.

Take care,

Jackie

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Chrisy,
I'm thinking you COULD rethink T-DM1 with Perjeta, although T-DM1 is approved as single line only. We know it's all about combos--can you check with Dr. Rugo tomorrow?
Love you
Karen

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So glad Laurel thought to bring back the crapstick! Definitely indicated.
Keep the faith

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Not happy reading, but look at the response! We will all be thinking of you and sending powerful vibes your way.May the love and support shown here carry you through the TACE and to stability.
Warm wishes..... Pam

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Hey!

Still "KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCKIN' on heaven's door!"

Stay strong...but don't forget to lean..on Him, on Dr. Rugo, on your WONDERFUL husband...and on all of us!!

We love you, Chris!
Denise

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Leaning indeed, Denise!


Here I am, slamming down a banana and a chocolate protein Odwalla shake at 6:45 am (which of course feels like 5:45 because of daylight savings time) because I can't eat anything after 7 am. My TACE procedure is scheduled for 1pm and knowing how challenging it came be to get fed at Casa Parnassas (UCSF's finest hospital/spa) I figured I'd better get something in my system. Of course I may not feel like eating later anyway!

I'll be bringing all your prayers and good wishes with me this morning...

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It's going to be crowded, what with all our spirits in there beside you. Keep the faith

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Thinking of you Christy !

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Chrisy, you are in my thoughts. I hope the procedure will not be too difficult.
Hugs. Michka

YOU HAVEN'T FAILED, you're just
 

Chrisy! You haven't failed. You, like Edison, have just found over 100 ways how not to invent the light bulb. Or in your case, defeat those dastardly tumors.

You will succeed! Absolutely. I know you'll never give up.

I am always thinking of you. Like for years and years. Like for nearly a decade!! Even when I'm not posting. Since the moment I first found you here -- you shine lady! You sparkle.

I was going to leave a message for you, cause I've heard of some alternative therapy that might help. BOWEN. I googled it and have been in contact w/a head guru out there in California. He is our kind of guy. Direct, informed, sharp, witty and has potentially healing hands.

He gave me a list of Florida practitioners for me and my cronies down here.

When he said California, I immediately thought of -- YOU! And gorgeous Flori. Two of my most favorite people on the planet!! You're pretty darn adorable yourself. Focus on sights from Yosemite, Chrisy. Dwell in Life's sweetness.

Now, coming to send you a PM, I am reading your post, and seeing allllllllllll the love and prayers and energy being sent your way. I am disappointed to say the least about your news. You're scheduled to be FINE. You're our conqueror and Super Shero! This was not supposed to happen. So I am supercharging my personal contribution to YOU, our cause, cause we love you so much. I am tossing copious amounts of love, prayers and energy directly to you, over there, as you are apparently having the docs send a message to those stubborn tumors that will obliterate them forever! AHA!

I am also sending you multiple hugs and my wishes for a speedy recovery. Maybe Bali can wait till after Bowen.
Just a thought.

I know I am here because of more than mainstream medicine. And I believe you are open to it all. (Like maybe my detoxifying liver supplements...) There's no one magic bullet. It's a recipe. Tailor-made for you, and your particular bc. It's a cocktail.

Meditation, visualization + imagery, mantras, blah, blah... It all serves to get us well and healthy and keep us there. I know you already live with -- love, compassion, kindness, caring, gratitude and humor (all necessary ingredients for success). So you have that going for you. Plus you're strong, brave and determined. In fact you're one of the strongest, bravest most determined human beings I've ever encountered. You awe me, Chrisy! Always have.

I love you ever so much. Admire you beyond words. You never fail to delight me. (Though, gotta say, this last post was most unwelcome.) However, very glad you wisely chose to share with all your Sisters. So we could boost you up, and keep you afloat.

http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/celebrte/hug
Andi

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Another pair of hands here helping to lit you up. I hope the procedure goes well and you don't feel too icky after. Lets get these Genentech guys onto curing this for you (and us!)
Saying a prayer for you.

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I'm sorry you had progression but you are doing super good! I was dx'd with mets not 2 years ago and had 7 chemos and a liver resection fail me. If I read your sig right, you've been going since 2004? That is awesome. Something is going right for you and I hope it continues to do so!

TDM1 is my hope right now as I can do no more chemo treatments, they are killing me. I tolerated them so well until now too.

Sounds like you are getting top of the line care with the new treatment and I hope it goes well and works for a long time. *hugs*

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Hope all goes well today Chrisy, we are all thinking of you. Stupid cancer. Xx

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Thinking of you this evening and sending you tons of healing hugs! You have been an inspiration to me since finding this wonderful group. Stay strong my NorCal sister!

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Prayer Boosts!!!!!
Kinda like Radiation Boosts!

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Just wanted to say that I'm thinking aboutcha' - prayin' fo'ya and also, wanted to mention how much I absolutely freakin' hate cancer.
Sending love and a hug...
Kick it up girl - I know you can.

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I hope the procedure went well! Sending lots of good thoughts for a quick and easy recovery, and, of course, for the obliteration of the mets!

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Kicking in lots of prayers for you. You have been my inspiration since joining this site. You = strength!

-Julie

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Chrisy, My heart is crying for you! Enough is enough already! Bold prayers for you over and over and over again. I wish you the best with this new treatment. Huge Hugs, Joanne

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Thinking of you and hoping everything went as planned

F__ing cancer

Janis

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I wish you weren't going through all this, Chrisy and just lifted you and your dear husband in prayer. How are you feeling today? I hope the new treatment is marvelously successful.
(((Hugs))),
Paula
A song for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOwXiEm_K4
(...and "You just found you a brand new box of matches...")

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Can you feel the love?
Are you remembering to rest easy, and lean hard?

Hoping to hear a tiny little update soon...selfish I know...forgive me...but waiting is so hard.

Still banging on the gates!
Denise

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Still here right behind you Chrisy i hope you are kicking big butt!

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Hope all went well yesterday and you are feeling okay. Waiting to hear how you are. Hope it kicked cancer;s butt.

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And you should be greedy for life!
Thank you for; when you are down and low and feeling no energy; taking the time to let us know how you are doing and what you are up against.
Denise couldn't have said it better:
"There may only be one set of footprints in the sand...but there are lots and lots of us following behind...praying and lifting you up!"
I am running to join the line - with joy in my heart and a prayerful voice shouting to the rafters.
Find peace, rest in the arms of our prayers, keep your thoughts on Bali.
With love and hugs and love and hugs,
Kim (from CT)

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Just wanted to say I'm thinking about you Chrisy, and hoping your TACE procedure is not too hard on you, but murder on the cancer. You are so overdue for a break.

Sending my love and prayers for a positive outcome,

Kim

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How are you, Chrisy? Still praying...

- Penny

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Hi

Just checking in to let you know I'm still here! The TACE procedure got done on Monday. True to the hype, the procedure itself was not painful but the aftermath is. I had the procedure done on Monday afternoon and stayed overnight in the "short stay" unit which is basically a glorified recovery room with 10 or so beds separated by curtain. They give you earplugs and an eyeshade but still not a great environment to rest. Tuesday was a lost day - I slept all the way home them crawled into a recliner and stayed there till Wednesday!

The pain level has not actually been THAT bad, but I also have fever/headache. Today I went out to do a few errands and realized how TIRED I am! I should have known since I have now slept thru 2 consecutive nights of Harry potter movies. Maybe after all these years it has become a natural sedative! Tonight I think I will sleep through movie #4:)

I guess I need to be gentle; the "post embo syndrome" is supposed to last a week
and I think I'm only on day2 or 3 depending how you count, and I do have a number of complicating factors.

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Hi Chrisy,

I am so glad you posted. Hope your recovery does well. Have a relaxing weekend and hopefully that tiredness goes away so you can enjoy those Harry Potter movies again. :)

Take care,

Jackie

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Chrisy,
So glad the procedure is behind you! It's all up from here, right? Soon the pain will subside and we will be getting some good reports...believe!

Love
Karen

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The other part is, assuming I am doing well next week, ROUND 2 will be on the following Wednesday! Then hopefully a scan to see what's happening...then maybe round 3! The IR, Dr Kickass, called to check on me today, said everything going on now is "expected" and would get better .

Basically it's all a huge inflammatory reaction from the pissed off liver:)

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Yay! You!
Thank you so much for posting an update!

What you need, my friend, is the liver equivalent of 'Skele-grow'!!

Rest...get ready for next week and more tumor torture!
So glad to hear the smile in your voice.
Denise

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A pissed off liver is a good thing!
Keep the faith

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So glad that you updated us. Pissed off liver -it's gotta be worse than pissed off thighs. I'm sorry you have to go thru this but I bet it will work. Stay strong, cry a little, too. We are all with you. Sending tons of love.
Flori

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Rooting for ya, Chris.
Lots of rest, eating well, and taking excellent care of yourself is a very good thing. Great that you are getting the sleep you need to heal. I'm glad the procedure went smoothly and pray it's doing it's job.

How's your husband holding up walking with you through this?
Paula

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Glad you posted. Take it easy. I had the same "inflammatory" pain in my liver after my ablation.

God Bless.

- Penny

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Thanks for posting Chrissy

Rest up ready for round 2 I'll be sending prayers xx

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Oh Chrisy! I'm so so so glad you posted. I'm with Denise. Waiting is hard. I hear your smile. And I love when I fall asleep about 1 minute into a movie, only to discover that fact the next day.

Sleep sweet lady, you deserve that. As does your bod, which is busy healing. Sleep nurtures that. Errands??!! Are you daft?! Lie down. Smile. Even in your liver...

Better days are coming. And whatever comes up -- you'll deal with it. Till you're DONE with it. You can do this.

We're all here on the sidelines cheering you on, transmitting mountains of love just for you, from every corner of the planet!