Update on our sister Sheila
I visited Sheila today in the hospital and have her permission to post this message. Notes from her are in my hand. Please remember she is the nurse not me! Sheila went in for treatment (Avastin and Herceptin) on Tuesday, 5/18. She told the onc. she was feeling the worst she had felt since diagnosed with no energy, shortness of breath and pain. The Onc. decided to move forward quickly. She was admitted to the hospital that afternoon. On Wednesday, 5/19; she had an Arterd Pulmonary window done with a chest tube inserted to relieve the fluid. They drained 1000 cc of fluid from around her heart. She is hoping the chest tube will be removed tomorrow, Sunday 5/23, and will be allowed to go home.
She is off Avastin, and will be doing Cytoxin and Methodroxsate along with Herceptin once she recovers from the surgery. Sheila is an inspiration to us all. In spite of all her issues she is positive, calm and courageous with a sense of humor that won't quit. We have all gained from her knowledge and positive attitude. She is loved and I am honored to call her my girl friend. Your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated at this time. As she improves she will be checking the site. Let's surround her with well wishes. She would love to hear from all her Her2 sisters. This disease sucks, really sucks, but it has brought us all together. I will be forever grateful to Christine and Joe for having the foresight and knowledge to establish this unique family. We rejoice and sympathize with each other on our journeys and have hope that a cure will happen. May it happen soon. Blessings to all, Donna |
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Donna thanks for the update on Sheila, prayers will continue for her.
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To our dear sisters, Sheila and Donna....
Sheila so glad to receive an update from your executive assistant. I would presume that draining such a large amount of fluid from around your heart will dramatically impact your energy levels. Your heart must have been working overtime!! What sweet words...going home...bustin out of the hospital has to feel good. I am so glad that Donna was able to stop by to visit and provide us with an update. Agreed on all fronts....Sheila is funny and wonderful and I'll be anxious to see more posts. This site is wonderful, priceless and it is because of the caring people such as Donna that makes it special. Thank you both for the update. Wishing you continued strength. Love...Lori |
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donna,
thanks for the update on sheila. i got a message from her that she was out of icu - which scared me because i didn't know she was IN! She is an unbelievable warrior and I too am honored to call her my friend. Adding her to my most fervent prayers. you're right, this disease sucks, sucks sucks. |
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Sheila is one of our "Wonder Women" for sure and Donna, you're an angel for keeping us current. She's amazing and always an inspiration.
Sheila, I hope the new stuff works it's magic and gives you some good relief quickly. I send my love and prayers to you. ma |
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Sheila,
I wish you returned good health. I am praying for you. Kris... |
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Sheila, I know you are a "patient" here, but to me you have the truest qualities of a nurse to the core... thanks for making sure we know what is happening, as we do care so much about you....
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Thank you, Donna, for keeping us posted! Sheila is truly a warrior woman! I will add my love and prayers and good wishes to all the others on this board. We will be watching for updates, and looking forward to Sheila's next post with the good news that she is back to recovery.She is truly loved and admired. Hugs, Tricia
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Oh Sheila not you in the hospital. I hope they let you go home and that you are feeling better. I also hope you are not suffering. I just can't stand that idea. You are such a wonderful women. Sheila, we need you back in the group, fighting with us. I can just send you Love and tell you I am with you.
Donna, thank you so much for your post. I hope we will have good news soon. Michka |
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Thanks for the up date. Shela is a blessing to us all with her strength and fight she has. We are a family with the care and loving that goes with it.Shela we are sending hugs and blessings as you win again!!
Taks care, Alice |
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Donna,
Thank you for this update. Please let Sheila know that she has my constant thoughts and prayers. She is truly admired by many here and I hope she knows just how much she is loved. We are in awe of her. Best, Karen |
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Donna, thanks for the update on Shelia. I am holding her close in prayer.
Tonya |
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Thank you Donna, for keeping us posted.
Sheila, you are and always have been an inspiration and source of solid, grounded advice and support. Your strength will carry you and our thoughts and prayers will bouy you as you rebound once again. My prayers are with you, |
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Sorry to hear this. Do they figure the Avastin was causing/contributing to the fluid buildup?
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Donna,
Thanks for letting us know about Shelia. I am sorry to hear she is hospitalized and having so many problems. I have my fingers crossed for Sheila. I am also sending a get well hug to Sheila. I hope the rest and then the new drug plan will help alot. We will welcome Sheila back when she is ready to drop by and visit us. Both of you take good care of yourselves. |
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Hi Shelia,
I hope that this procedure helps you feel better soon. My thoughts continue to be with you. I hope that you will have the opportunity to use T-DM1 soon. It is very tolerable, and it just might clear up those nodes for you. Best wishes, Barbara H. |
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Thanks Donna, Sheila is a lady very close to my heart and I am sorry to read she had to be admitted and have treatment.
I'm hoping by the time she reads this she'll back at home recovering and feeling a lot better. Hurry back Sheila!!!! :)xx |
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StephN checking in from deep in the heart of Texas.
What a wallop when I opened the site to see this news. Although she has been complaining and hoping the fluid would resolve on its own. My prayers adding in with all the others for a successful outcome to follow. So keep your courage up and wave off the cancer gremlins. |
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Thank you for this update on Sheila. I knew this procedure might be likely but was surprised to read it had already happened and maybe she's going home today. I hope this will relieve all the shortness of breath issues to be rid of all that fluid. My prayers for Sheila for a great recovery. As others have said, Sheila, you are truly an inspiration to me and to many. Pam
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My thoughts and prayers are with you fine lady.
Get well and get home! My arms surround you. |
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Sheila
My prayers are with you. |
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Adding my prayers and healing thoughts and hope
you get to go home very soon and the treatment was successful in making you feel much better. You are truly an inspiration. patb |
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Hi Sheila....I join my sisters in praying for you and sending you loving thoughts.
Yes Sheila, you are an inspiration and are loved by us all. Please God, heal our Sheila......we love her. Mary Jo |
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Adding my name to the list of well wishers and prayer sayers. Keep the faith.
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My goodness, Sheila! Please rest and get yourself well. We miss you! Donna thank you for the update. Praying for strength to go home. Hope you tolerate the new treatment pain well.
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Shelia,
You are one of my ultimate heroes. Praying for strength to get you through. Much love to you, |
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Sheila I am so sorry to hear this news, but as others have said - You are a Warrior Woman, and I know you will keep on fighting.
Sending lots of prayers and big hugs from Canada, all the best caya |
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Thank you so much for keeping us updated.
Sheila, you are in my prayers and in my heart always. |
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Shelia,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope you are feeling much better now and that the new drug plan will keep those HER2 cells at bay. Lots of hugs, Sandra |
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Donna,
Thankii you for taking the time and letting us know about Sheila. Sheila, you are in my prayers and hope you have a prompt recovery. Keep that spirit up!! All my love. Paty |
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Thank you for the Sheila Update. I hope the tube is out and our wonderwoman is resting comfortably at home.
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I am also keeping Sheila in my prayers and sending along positive thoughts for her. Hope that the procedure makes a huge difference in her comfort and energy, and that her next chemo does great things!
Barb A. |
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Shelia and Donna,
Thanks for the update. Shelia, hope you are feeling better today. You are in my prayers. Amelia |
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Shelia,
I can see your smiling face in my mind as I type this and admire your strength and courage. You are such an inspiration to newbies like myself. Keeping you in my heart and prayers. Much love, Vicky |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery and road.Take good care.We miss you
Ellie |
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Sheila,
I am so hoping that by now you have been released to go home from the hospital. I just hate this disease and what it is doing to a special woman like you. I hate that you have experienced pain and discomfort, you of all people don't deserve it!! I am sending hugs and prayers to you from Texas. Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you nothing but the best. Love, Alice |
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I don't post much here but have been following Sheila as one of the inspiring Warriors here. Adding my prayers and wishes for the quick recovery you deserve so much.
((Hugs)), belle |
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Sheila,
Just wanted to send my prayers and hugs to you. Get some rest and check in with us when you can. We all miss you and are thinking of you. Emelie |
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Sheila sister ~ please get strong and get home soon! Crap on a crapstick... praying for you and hoping the TDM1 trials find their way to our backyards imminently.
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Sheila,
Thinking about you and wishing you a fast recovery after the procedure. Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you can. Julie |
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