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05-04-2007, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san luis obispo, ca
Posts: 1,150
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My Mother
As I write this, my husband and I are getting ready to fly back to Minneapolis. My Mother-in-law was just diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer and is in intensive care. We are in shock, as she has never smoked, but we want to hold her in our arms and tell her how much we love her. She is the kindest, most giving soul I have ever chanced to meet. She has travelled the world to places like Cambodia and Nicaragua and Brazil to help build housing for the poor and minister to their needs, sacrificing everything for the disadvantaged and putting her needs last. This world is truly a better place because of her. I am asking for your prayers, my sisters, as you hve always been there in times of need. Her name is Carol, and she has been a gift from God. Thank you for being my family all these months, I am so blessed to call you my sisters and brothers. With my love to you all, Vickie
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05-04-2007, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Hi Vickie,
I have said a prayer for your mother in law, Carol and also pray God's Peace to each of you. A very tough, sad situation to say the least.
Hugs -
Mary Jo
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"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06
17 Years NED
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05-04-2007, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Dear Vicki,
Prayers for your Mom in law and for you and the rest of your family. May God be with you all.
Sincerely,
Liz J.
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05-04-2007, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
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Dear Vicki,
I am sorry to read your post...I will certainly pray for your Mother In Law
Carol, she sounds like an angel. I will also include you and your husband
for peace and strength...
Regards,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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05-04-2007, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 96
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Dear Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. How wonderful all the work she has done. Dont be affraid to spead the word to those that know her. When I was deep in treatment, my family spread the word and before I knew it there were good thoughts and prayers flowing from all corners of this earth and I felt so uplifted by all of them. I will be sending positive healthy energy to you both and will keep you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Patricia
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age 37 @ dx 7/21/05: IDC 1.5cm, grade III, Stage 1c, ER /PR+, HER2+,
7/29/05: Partial Mastectomy
dx 8/15/05: Papillary Thyroid Cancer
9/15/05: Total Thyroidectomy
A/C X 4 DD, 11 weekly Taxol + Herceptin, + 9 mos Herceptin Alone, 36x Rads, Lupron, Aromasin
7/29/07: 2 years NED :)
8/6/07 Oopherectomy (Lupron no more! :-)
Aromasin & Estring plus Synthroid and supplements
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05-04-2007, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,756
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Vickie, I am keeping your family, especially your mom in law, in my prayers.
<3 Lolly
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Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation.
Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.
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05-04-2007, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Carol, I'm praying for you. Bev
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