Good news and not-so-good from TriciaK
 

I said I would report on the results of my 6-months cancer checkup last week: I am delighted to say I am still dancing with NED! (I have a mantra I always repeat over and over in the PET or MRI along with the rhythm of the machine. It is: NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE. Since I am close to my 5th cancerversary fighting her2 BC, it may be working! )
The not-so-good news is that I am having more heart problems. You may remember that I had a heart attack in June, 2004, that actually saved my life, because the CT showed that BC was back, this time her2 and in my lung. I spent over a year on herceptin, plus navelbine the first 6 months and femara forever. I had first had BC in 1985, had bilateral surgery and transplants. It showed up again in 1990 in my spine, but tamoxifen and some extra unconvential treatments like hypnosis and change of diet seemed to have stopped it, since I was clear for about 15 years. ( My last MRI 1995 showed "Healed Metastatic BC" so I just forgot about any more checkups---which is why the heart attack saved my life. I would not have known about the her2 BC until too late.)
I had a triple heart bypass in 2006, and did well afterwards until the last year. I have been weak and dizzy and just not doing well. I went to the ER on Dec. 15, and they found a blood clot in my right lung. I still have not been doing too well since 4 days of treatment then with heparin and then coumadin, so I saw a new cardiologist Friday who looked at my history, including the last angiogram last fall and the recent PET and CTs. She then said "I am really worried about you! I want to put you back in the hospital and have the cardiac surgeons do another angiogram, but this time thread the camera up through the groin on both sides, not just one, so they can look at the heart and both lungs."
As you know, I am 79 years old and have been fighting BC since 1985 and congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy for about the last 4 years. We have an outstanding hospital here with the best cardiac unit in the state, and the doctors that will do the procedure are considered the best of the best.
At my age it is a little scary though, and I am asking for the thoughts and prayers of you wonderful warriors. The procedure will be tomorrow afternoon. I have a strong spirit and a lot of faith, so with your prayers and those of my large family, I am expecting good results ! Thank you for being there for me as we are for each other. I am in awe of all you have gone through and how strong you are! Love and hugs, Tricia K (in beautiful St George, Utah).

Tricia,

I am sending positive thoughts and healing prayers you way.

Hugs,
Karen

Tricia,

My goodness your story is such an inspiration! I tip my hat to your strength and courage.

Procedures are scary not matter what our age. I image at 79 they are even more worrisome. I will pray your arteries are clear, your lungs are clear, and that you sail through the procedure tolerating it well. I penciled you into my Day Planner so I will keep you before the Lord tomorrow while you are having the procedure.

Please post an update on your condition when you are able. I will pray "no more blood clots" as well. I hope you will move through this and will have your bounce back in your step in no time!

Dear Tricia,

Keep on the good spirit and keep repeating Ned Ned Ned. I will for sure be praying for you toninght and tomorrow, and everyday as I pray for the well being of all our sisters and their families. I am with you in spirit and I send you a big hug. God bless you,

Paty

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I'll be thinking good heart, good heart, good heart throughout the day as they work on you and look inside one of the MOST amazing hearts there is! They might see all the physical things in their procedures tomorrow, but all the things they won't see are what matters most....who you are and who you love. Good heart and many prayers to you, ma





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I have prayed for you and will continue to do so. You remind me so much of my mom who was a fighter also. Don't ever give up. the Lord can heal at anytime. Continue to have faith.

Take care,
snufi

sending hugs and prayers your way!!!!!

Dear Sweet Tricia.....

Prayers forthcoming....now and again tomorrow. I pray you feel the prayers and love from each of us and the arms of God holding you close.

God's Love....our prayers and His peace surround you sweet "sister."

Mary Jo

Tricia, dear sister, we will all be praying for you tomorrow (starting tonight) and sending much positive, healing energy. I love your mantra NED and will use that on wed at my PET/CT. Thank you for sharing your battles, inspiration and courage with all of us. We're sisters and we will fight on together! Much love, Vickie

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HI Tricia,
Thoughts and prayers are coming from me. You have been such an inspiration to me since I joined the Her2 website. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. I am glad that the doctors are looking out for you.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

You are such a warrior!

Tricia,

Hugs and prayers are coming your way. You are the warrior. Thanks for sharing the plan with us. We will be with you in thought and prayer tomorrow. I hope when you come home from the hospital that someone will come to the site and print all of our messages off for you to read. Just in case you can not type for a few days after coming home, just have your "secretary" do it for you.

All the best for the proceedure Monday, Catherine

Tricia,

I'm sending a cyber hug and positive thoughts your way.

Eric

Tricia,

I am amazed at your history. I will be praying for you about yout heart concerns.

Amelia

Tricia lot's of prayers going out for you.

Dear Tricia,
You are certainly one of our heros!
Your kindness love and wise words are always present in your posts. Will be thinking of you and sending you healing energy and much love!

Kindest Regards,
Jean

Tricia, I am sending wonderful healing thoughts and an abundance of prayers especially for you today. As soon as I get home I will be lighting your own candle as I continue to send prayers. Take care Sweet friend, you are always in my thoughts. Here's to a speedy recovery!>>Believe51

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Dear Tricia,
Wishing you well this afternoon...remember 79 is the new 39 so you're not really even middle aged...

Tricia,

You are such a brave warrior. Sending my prayers and healing thoughts your way.

Dear Tricia,

Sending positive thoughts and prayers from the Great White North -

all the best
caya

Sending thoughts and prayers your way, Tricia!

I haven't checked in for a couple of days and just saw this post. Oh my sweet birthday buddy, you know you have my thoughts and prayers. I wish I had checked in sooner so I could be storming heaven with prayers along with the others. You have my prayers now, dear Tricia. God will take care of you.
love
Susan

Tricia, I've been down with flu and haven't logged in for a few days either so was sad to read your post.
My thoughts and prayers go with you and I hope your test goes well.

Tricia, you can count on me too to be sending you positive thoughts your way. Wishing you good results.
I want to be 79 yrs old and beautiful like you someday....
Maryanne

Dear Trica,

Sorry to hear you are facing this, but I just know you will come through with the same victorious spirit that you have had in the past. I will keep you in my prayers this morning for strength and peace.