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Old 04-10-2007, 11:12 PM   #1
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recurrence

Recurrence affirmed p more chest wall nodules. i begin herceptin and taxotere on friday. Am now reaching end of chemo line.

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Old 04-11-2007, 02:37 AM   #2
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thinking of you

Dear Linda
Sad to hear about your recurrence. Hang in there. I am thinking of you and saying some prayers.
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Old 04-11-2007, 05:25 AM   #3
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Hello Linda! So sorry to hear that you must start Taxotere and Herceptin on Friday, but am glad it is there for you until they find the thing that will keep those things from popping up on you. Don't lose faith in the system coming up with new drugs and understanding of Her2 bc. When I dispair, I try hard to remember that I'm not dependent on me for help, but on God and those he provides in my life. One day at a time. Lots of prayers will go with you on Friday as you do your part to stop this stuff in it's tracks! Lots of love, ma
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vascular invasion
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Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
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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
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:22 AM   #4
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Linda-

I have nodes in the chest wall area too - what has worked for you and what hasn't, as I am about to change treatments as well? Am thinking of you...

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init diag 3/17/03-stage IIIC
ER-/PR-/HER2+++
CET x4 neo-adjuvant
lump & SNB 8/03
CET x2
radiation and herceptin/navelbine 11-03-1/04
1st reoccur to lymph nodes 8/04
complete axillary dissection 12/04
herceptin/taxotere til progression (lungs) 3/05
xeloda w/out lapatinib trial 6/05
lapatinib/tykerb added 4/06
ended trial 8/06 due to progression
doxil / avastin 11/06-12/06 - wasn't working
navelbine/herceptin/avastin 12/06/3/07 - progression
gemzar/carboplatin/tykerb 4/07
mri shows extensive mets to bone in pelvic area 6/07
switched to abraxane (3 on/1 off) + tykerb 6/07
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Old 04-11-2007, 12:50 PM   #5
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Best wishes to you. I am sorry that you have to start chemo again.
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Old 04-11-2007, 07:53 PM   #6
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Linda -

There certainly isn't much to say to boost your spirits right now. Just know we are thinking about you. There has to be something else out there for you to keep those nodules under control. I see so many posts where treatment options were back to square one and keeping things at bay.
Hugs to you as you endure yet another battle.
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Old 04-11-2007, 05:24 AM   #7
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Linda,

I'm sorry to hear about your news but not convinced that your approaching the end of the chemo line as there are always new drugs in the pipeline and who says you can't go back onto something that worked well for you in the past (depending on the timeframe). I can imagine how anxious you must be.
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