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Forum: her2group 11-05-2007, 08:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,040
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Py -- Sorry to chime in a little late. I...

Hi Py --

Sorry to chime in a little late. I wanted to provide encouragement to you as I was diagnosed with a similar pathology in 1998 when I was 37. I just had a lumpectomy with radiation --...
Forum: her2group 03-14-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By jsattaw
I live about 2 hours south of Chicago and would...

I live about 2 hours south of Chicago and would be very interested in meeting other Her2 friends. Sheila -- can you tell us more about the event?

Thanks.

Jill
Forum: her2group 07-31-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By jsattaw
Hey Rhonda -- I'm a Christmas Eve baby...

Hey Rhonda --


I'm a Christmas Eve baby too!! 1960 was my year...I'll have to remember to wish you a happy birthday!!

Thanks for sharing a fun site.

Jill
Forum: her2group 06-21-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,659
Posted By jsattaw
Mary -- Please stay strong and continue to...

Mary --

Please stay strong and continue to fight for yourself and all of us. I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend Katie but am glad you came to the group for support. While most of us have...
Forum: her2group 06-06-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,293
Posted By jsattaw
Thinking of you Maryann and appreciate your...

Thinking of you Maryann and appreciate your positive outlook. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. I admire your strength and wish you the best as you face this next treatment in...
Forum: her2group 06-05-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,947
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Michelle -- I like your ideas and believe...

Hi Michelle --

I like your ideas and believe they would also be helpful for caregivers and those who have friends as survivors to understand the perspective. I'm sure you will do a great job --...
Forum: her2group 05-29-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,179
Posted By jsattaw
My onc is unsure of the test as well -- similar...

My onc is unsure of the test as well -- similar to the Oncogene DX test in that they don't really know the prognostic value and how it "fits in" with other tests they do. Plus, I still believe...
Forum: her2group 05-23-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,404
Posted By jsattaw
I'm so sorry for your loss as well. She was...

I'm so sorry for your loss as well. She was truly an inspiration and in the short time I've been a member, I have truly appreciated her posts and outlook on life.

May God give you all peace at...
Forum: her2group 05-20-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,365
Posted By jsattaw
Lolly -- I'm so sorry for your loss and...

Lolly --

I'm so sorry for your loss and reading your message about her singing in church on Mother's day really brought tears to my eyes. I hope we can all live fully until that day our Lord...
Forum: her2group 05-16-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Maree -- Sorry to hear about your worries...

Hi Maree --

Sorry to hear about your worries -- I know it's difficult to wait for the test results and doctor visits. But, as I must remind myself, take one day at a time -- and worry when you...
Forum: her2group 05-14-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,632
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Dominic -- I was node negative with 4...

Hi Dominic --

I was node negative with 4 small tumors (together about 2 cm). I am glad to be getting 1-year of Herceptin as a prevention to recurrence. The heart risks can be monitored with...
Forum: her2group 05-14-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,092
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Sassy -- I started a cancer support group...

Hi Sassy --

I started a cancer support group in my rural area (population 1500) in January. While open to all types of cancer survivors, we mostly have breast cancer survivors attending. We meet...
Forum: her2group 05-05-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 30,473
Posted By jsattaw
Smile DX in May '98 after finding lump while showering....

DX in May '98 after finding lump while showering.
Lumpectomy July '98 followed by radiation (ER+/PR+, node negative, unknown Her2).

DX in May '05 after finding another lump in same area --...
Forum: her2group 04-28-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Kimberly -- I had a complete hysterectomy...

Hi Kimberly --

I had a complete hysterectomy with oopherectomy last November (44 years old) as part of my treatment plan for a recurrence. I wanted to begin an AI and while the literature is not...
Forum: her2group 04-28-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,698
Posted By jsattaw
Dear Al -- I'm keeping you and your family...

Dear Al --

I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers and know words cannot give you the comfort and peace I wish for you all at this time. You and Linda have given so much to this board and I...
Forum: her2group 04-14-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,064
Posted By jsattaw
My thoughts and prayers are with you too. While...

My thoughts and prayers are with you too. While I don't post much, I so appreciate your knowledge and will be praying that the doctors find the perfect combination of treatments to help Linda rally....
Forum: her2group 03-24-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,132
Posted By jsattaw
HI Kat in the Delta -- I opted for a...

HI Kat in the Delta --

I opted for a complete hysterectomy with oopherectomy due to my 95% ER+ pathology. I didn't want to be on Tamoxifen but wanted to use an aromatase inhibitor and needed to...
Forum: her2group 03-14-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,515
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Susan -- I agree with the others but at...

Hi Susan --

I agree with the others but at some point you must be in charge and confident in your medical team. As someone mentioned on another thread, our physicians "work" for us and we pay...
Forum: her2group 03-13-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,278
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Julie: I had a complete hysterectomy and...

Hi Julie:

I had a complete hysterectomy and my expander replacement while on Herceptin. I've had excellent results with healing and no doctor suggested that Herceptin could interfere with...
Forum: her2group 03-12-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,132
Posted By jsattaw
Hi Rhonda -- I was first dx in '98 -- stage...

Hi Rhonda --

I was first dx in '98 -- stage 1, ER+ PR+ but didn't know HEr2 status then. I had a lumpectomy with radiation. I recurred in May '05, did a mast with reconstruction (still node...
Forum: her2group 03-11-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,342
Posted By jsattaw
I just asked my oncologist about a baseline brain...

I just asked my oncologist about a baseline brain MRI and he agreed to do some reading but didn't think it was warranted at this time in my case. I am considered Stage II due to a recurrence but am...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,597
Posted By jsattaw
Since I was pre-menapausal, I opted for a...

Since I was pre-menapausal, I opted for a complete hysterectomy & oopherectomy following chemo so that I could go on an aromatase inhibitor -- Arimedex. I started the Arimedex shortly after the...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,464
Posted By jsattaw
Thanks

Dr. Carney:

Thank you for taking so much time in responding to our individual queries. We greatly appreciate your willingness to share your expertise and your dedication to research regarding...
Forum: her2group 03-07-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,202
Posted By jsattaw
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. I didn't start...

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. I didn't start Herceptin until I was finished with my other chemo (4 cycles of Taxol). I am on Herceptin every 3 weeks and do not ever receive any pre-meds. I did...
Forum: her2group 03-07-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,812
Posted By jsattaw
Welcome back! I'm addicted too...the support is...

Welcome back! I'm addicted too...the support is wonderful as is the information.

Please keep it flowing!

Jill
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