Bad Scan....
 

I hate it when I get a call at work from the oncologist....

Sounds like it's BAAAACK, new 16mm spot in liver, and possibly something in my spine. I am so upset right now. I guess I knew I wouldn't get to stay in remission forever, but I was so hoping to get a much longer ride.

On to a bone scan, blood work and more chemo.

Just as I was trying to be NED and qualify for the UW vaccine trial.

I am so bummed. Believe me, I do not have that smiley face in my picture right now.

Oh, Chrisy! Rot! I'm so very sorry that you've another battle to wage. I'm believing that you will be NED in record time! Thinking good thoughts for you. Mary Anne

Chrisy, Oh how my heart breaks for you. I am just so sorry to hear you have to deal with this again. How I truly wish there was something I could do for you. I will be praying hard that whatever they see on your spine is anything BUT cancer. It really could be degenerative disk diease as I have in my spine, or something else. I pray you get good news on that one. I can only imagine how your feeling right now. Please know we are all here for you. Please keep us updated and let us know the results of your bone scan.

Sending warn healing thoughts and prayers your way.

Chelee

Dear Chrisy


I am so sorry that there has been a blip in the road. But it is just a blip. I am sure you will have a plan of attack asap. Are you going to make an appointment with Hope Rugo? If she is hard to get into see, maybe you should make the appointment now and by the time all your scans are done and you have a plan with your oncologist, you can see her and see what she has to say. I am here for you. Private email me if you need to.

Hugs and kisses to you from me.

Love,

those stupid phone calls
 

Chrissy

As hard as this news is, never let anything wipe that beautiful smile from your face....you are a fighter, I could sense your strength when I met you...it is another hill to climb, but you will climb it and reach the peak, looking down on this nasty lesion being gone. Let me know if I can do anything to distract your mind and thoughts right now, if you need to talk or just need someone to make you laugh....sending you a big hug and lots of prayers and love,

Hi Chrisy,
I'm so sorry that you received that call. You have been almost NED for a period of time. That is maybe a good sign that the treatment you receive will knock it back again.

I was also unhappy a year ago when I had to go back on chemo. I was hoping that the Herceptin would keep things under control.

I wish you the best with your new treatment and hope it won't be long before you can take another break.

Best regards,
Barbara H.

Hi Chrissy,

I'm so sorry for this news. I am praying NED is soon, soon in coming.

Hugs,

Mary Jo

So sorry to hear this Chris my heart goes out to you tonight. I am getting scanned this week and my gut feeling tells me its not going to be good this time. I will find out on Friday. I hate the waiting. Can you have ablation? Sending you a wrap around hug filled with lots of prayers for a clean bone scan. Keep us posted. I can still see that smile. hugs, Sandy

Chrisy, I'm sorry. I just wish we could all get clean scans for once.

Hang in there kiddo, you'll rally and then watch out, cancer, 'cause CHRISY'S BAAAAAAK!!

<3 Lolly

Chrissy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have always been strong and up-beat--so keep it up and fight it down again. Know we are all here for you.
________
Slavelatina4U

Dear Chrisy,

I just can't imagine you without that smile! It jumps right off my laptop.
I am sad to hear your news. Please know that I am thinking only positive
thoughts for you. You are a strong fighter - so I know you will come
back and kick butt. Get those shoes on!

Hugs,
Jean

Chrisy,

So sorry to hear the news - keep fighting the beast, we are all hoping that your dance with NED is just a step away!!

All my prayers and thoughts are with you,
Caya

Sorry Chrissy. I think if it were my phone it would be in a couple hundred pieces right now. (Especially at Work) You might have to take the handset to the restroom to finish it off. I know that awful feeling when your gut hits the floor.

I'm hoping whatever got you NED in the first place will get you back so you can do the vaccine.

It stinks to have to go to round 3, but I'm hoping the docs can bring that smile back. Bev

Chrisy,

I am sorry for the not too great news. However, you responded great to your previous chemo. You will kick it on its butt again!


Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Chrisy - love and prayers. I hate those calls too. Whenever I get news that scares me, I read Tricia's signature and how she has perservered all these years, challenge after challenge, and I become re-inspired! You will find something in the arsenal to battle this. Stay strong!

I am so sorry....there is really not much else to say besides what everyone else has said. Hang in there...have a good cry and know we are all here to support you.

Dear Chrissy,

I'm so very sorry.

Hi Chrissy, I know you are very upset and I am so sorry that this has happened. I have been NED for a year and just fear the day when they tell me it's back. One thing with us being NEd for so long is that all our chemo options are still open to us now. What worked on you the first time can be used again and hopefully with great success. I guess we just have to be ready to get back on that horse and fight again at any moment. I know it's not fun, but it's our life. My thoughts and prayers are with you..btw..who is Hope Rugo? I have pretty much decided that if my cancer comes back i might check myself into the Cancer Center of America, they seem to pamper the heck out of you and boy could I use some pampering...sherryg683

Chrisy:
That was not the news I wanted to hear either. GRRRRRRR. You'll beat it back again. You will.
Love
Linda

Chrissy:

Sorry to hear that the beast is back, but you are obviously a fighter and you'll win this battle too. Sending you prayers and hugs for a positive outcome.

I am sorry you have to go back into the ring. But I trust you'll win this match with Cancer and come out NED again.

Chrisy,

Sorry to hear about your no so good news. I wish that there was something that I could do to make it better. I guess we all need to pass throught these awful feelings when we get bad news and then we push on. I am in the midst of bad feelings myself and am looking forward to regaining my fighting spirit again.

May God Bless you and you are not alone. I am sending prayers and hugs your way.

Love, Peace and Hope,

Carolyn

Drat!
 

Chrisy I'm so sorry the news was'nt better but you licked this once and will do again before long i'm sure.

I'll be thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
Hugs

Hi Chrisy,So Sorry you had that news. I had bad news too recently, but I'm trying not to dwell on it. Just do what you have to with your treatments and apts. and try to focus on the things you like to do. I pray a lot during the day, and it gives me so much peace. God Bless, Cathy

I am really sorry to hear about your news, but I have faith that everything will be okay for you. You have been supportive of all of us on this board and I know you will fight this with all that you have and once again be NED. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Thinking of you
 

Dear Chrisy,

Prayers and all good thoughts coming your way.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

Chrissy - my thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a fighter and I know you will dig down deep and find the strength you need to fight through this. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you.

I know that feeling all to well myself, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers too!

Hi Chrisy,

I just want to say how bummed I am, too, to hear your news. I love your posts and you are always so positive and helpful - it ain't fair! Wish there would be something I could do - but just know how very appreciated you are here and try and keep your chin up!

Love to you,

Donna

stupid little spot
 

Oh Chrisy~
I'm so sorry! It absolutely totally completely SUCKS to get this news & I so feel for you.
I once upon a time had "innumerable, immeasureable" liver mets too. After a year of chemo, I had a complete response & was NED for a year. But then I had a recurrence to my liver too.BUT, it was only 1 spot,Thank God! Ultimately I had a liver resection after a year of beating it back w/chemo & I'm NED againhttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...lies/smile.gif
Just know, you can do this. It's a little 16mm spot - that's nothing compared to the bright,shiny,brilliant, powerful spirit that is YOU.
You can do this. We're here to help & support you. NED's right around the corner...
Keep the Faith~

Chrisy, I'm so sorry to hear this news. You have been so strong and positive and I'm sure that this time you will definitely kick it to the curb. Please don't stop smiling! You're in my prayers.

Like changing my lucky underwear...
 

Dear friends,
Thank you all so much for your words of support and encouragement. You give me way too much credit!
I'm still bummed - I really want to just curl up and stay in bed all day. But then that could be just because I LOVE to curl up in bed! But of course, I didn't. I got up, went to work, went out to dinner with my hubby (YUM), then today I went to Costco and spent a bunch of money. Nothing like retail therapy.

I'm still in a bit of shock, and of course "looking forward" to the bone scan on Tuesday. Mighty suspicious (or superstitious), that after 2 years of great scans, the one time I go to a different imaging center all hell breaks loose! I feel a little like a baseball player who changed his lucky underwear in the middle of the World Series....what was I thinking! LOL. EWWW that was gross, sorry!

Anyway, thank you for all your encouragement!

So sorry to hear your news! From reading your treatment details it seems you had about 2 years with just Herceptin. Hopefully the new treatment will zap those cancer cells away, and you will be able to enjoy another extended period on Herceptin alone again.

Awww Chrissy ............................ You're so awesome. Such a special, happy lady. Even amongst your sadness and fear you are able to be a light on our board. You've got it all - love from above and around you!

Our prayers for you continue. You're gonna do well through all of this - I just know it.

God's continued Peace and blessing in your life.

Love,

Mary Jo