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Andrea Barnett Budin · 01-26-2008, 02:45 PM

Wow, Flori, You have accumulated some outstanding advice in an instant here. And I would imagine some comfort, as well. It sounds like this isn't as scary as it sounds at first blush. (Sorry. Easy for me to say. From the sidelines.)

And sorry (or glad) I have no experience w/your specific problem. Sigh. But of course I believe I understand the dread and fear and alarm part. We've all been there I think.

You are being called upon to dig deep and find that peaceful place right there inside you -- yet again. And that is so unfair. I have sent an entreaty to God to GIVE THIS WOMAN A BREAK, PLEASE! I think he heard me...

I know what faces you requires great fortitude, but I have so much confidence in you, my radiant Sister. Flori, Flori, morning glory. You cannot be defeated. Hold that thought, please.

And please know that my thoughts are ever with you. Can you feel me? I am speeding much love and healing energy to you, Flori, at this very moment. Please stay strong and brave, as it is your true nature. You are an incredible role model for all of us. I feel blessed to know you. And soon -- I am coming to see you... I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS. California (and Flori) here I come!
Andi

01-26-2008, 02:45 PM	#14
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	You Are So Very Special, Flori... Wow, Flori, You have accumulated some outstanding advice in an instant here. And I would imagine some comfort, as well. It sounds like this isn't as scary as it sounds at first blush. (Sorry. Easy for me to say. From the sidelines.) And sorry (or glad) I have no experience w/your specific problem. Sigh. But of course I believe I understand the dread and fear and alarm part. We've all been there I think. You are being called upon to dig deep and find that peaceful place right there inside you -- yet again. And that is so unfair. I have sent an entreaty to God to GIVE THIS WOMAN A BREAK, PLEASE! I think he heard me... I know what faces you requires great fortitude, but I have so much confidence in you, my radiant Sister. Flori, Flori, morning glory. You cannot be defeated. Hold that thought, please. And please know that my thoughts are ever with you. Can you feel me? I am speeding much love and healing energy to you, Flori, at this very moment. Please stay strong and brave, as it is your true nature. You are an incredible role model for all of us. I feel blessed to know you. And soon -- I am coming to see you... I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS. California (and Flori) here I come! Andi __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...