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Mary Anne in TX · 10-10-2009, 07:56 AM

How very strong that spirit to live is! My mom did the very same! I hurt with every struggling breath she took, but was proud of each one too! I was in so much pain seeing her struggle, I just wanted it to end. Wanting to move on too quickly caused me to have to go back and work through those last two days again and again. I believe that each and every breath was precious to her.

I've waited for this note this morning to see how Ed is and how you are. I'm praying that God sends some powerful angels to walk you through these last few days! much love, ma

10-10-2009, 07:56 AM	#2
Mary Anne in TX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,357	Re: ~Mighty Oak Fighting Still.... How very strong that spirit to live is! My mom did the very same! I hurt with every struggling breath she took, but was proud of each one too! I was in so much pain seeing her struggle, I just wanted it to end. Wanting to move on too quickly caused me to have to go back and work through those last two days again and again. I believe that each and every breath was precious to her. I've waited for this note this morning to see how Ed is and how you are. I'm praying that God sends some powerful angels to walk you through these last few days! much love, ma __________________ MA in TX. Grateful for each and every day.... Diag. 12/05 at age 60 Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified vascular invasion Ki67 20% borderline Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense) Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense) Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007 Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year. Port removed August, 2012. 8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!