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06-10-2013, 01:06 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Manorville, NY; the beautiful pine barrens of Long Island where nature is beautiful; tree farms, horse farms, pine barrens, and life; birds, flowers, butterflies, plants, fresh clean air.
Posts: 11
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Future !!!
Yes, for those of us with the 'c' word, it is a journey. It is a path that I have rarely, questioned. Sometimes, it is almost a refocusing tool of which might be given to us so much easier then what I know of and read from others going through the same, if not worse times.
I had never really gone on this in the past, my husband, Frank, who is my rock, my soulmate, my foundation has been following these threads since 2003, when i was initially diagnosed.
With given 2-4 months of current survival I feel my personal need to reach out and share my positive experiences throughout this journey. I look forward to sharing with you in the future......FUTURE!Hi all. On battle 4 with BC. Want to share my YouTube song Carry On with all my Her-2 family. I am not a trained Singer but i believe all of us will relate to my words. Please rake the time a visit YouTube.com then under search bar type Donna Charpied it is the video with the 2 girls. I am the blonde in the pink t shirt. If anyone would like a copy on a beautiful photo with my words you can email me at donnacharpied@gmail.com.
They are giving me 2-4 months this time. Mets through blood barrier of brain. I will never give in nor give up. We need to Carry on....wanted to add to above thread. Donna
God Bless,
Donna
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06-10-2013, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,526
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Re: Future !!!
Hi Donna
Your spirit shines out despite all your adversity. Are you considering anymore treatment? I was thinking of IT herceptin?
Will certainly listen to your song. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hugs
Ellie x
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06-10-2013, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Philly Suburbs
Posts: 1,709
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Re: Future !!!
Donna,
Here's a link to one of the threads about the treatment Ellie is talking about. Several of our members have had remarkable results from it.
http://her2support.org/vbulletin/sho...ht=intrathecal
Best of everything to you
Denise
PS - didn't check out your song yet...but I'm on my way
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1/11-needle biopsy
2/11-Lumpectomy/axillary node dissection - Stage 3c, ER/PR-14/17 nodes
3/11 - Post-op staph infection,cellulitis, lymphedema,seroma,ARRRGH!
4/12/11-A/C x 4, then T/H x 4, H only,Q3 weeks
8/26/11 finished Taxol!!!
10/7/11 mastectomy/DIEP recon
11/11 radiation x28
1/12/12 1st CANCER-VERSARY!
1/12 Low EF/Herceptin "Holiday" :(
2/12 EF up - Back on Herceptin, heart meds
4/2/1212 surgery to repair separated incision from DIEP recon
6/8/12 Return to work :)
6/17/12 Fall, shatter wrist,surgery to repair/insert plate :(
7/10/12 last Herceptin
7/23/12 Brain Mets %$&#! 3cm and 1cm
8/10/12 Gamma knife surgery, LOTS of steroids;start H/Tykerb
8/23/12 Back to work
12/20/12 Injure back-3 weeks in wheel chair
1/12/13 2nd CANCER-VERSARY!
1/14/13 herniate disk in back - surgery to repair
1/27/13 Radiation necrosis - edema in brain - back on steroids - but not back to work - off balance, poor cordination in right arm
5/3/13 Start Avastin to shrink necrosis
5/10/13 begin weaning steroids
6/18/13 Brain MRI - Avastin seems to be working!
6/20/13 quarterly CT - chest, abdomen, pelvis - All Clear!
7/5/13 finally off steroids!!
7/7/13 joined the ranks of the CHEMO NINJAS I am now Tekuto Ki Ariku cancer assassin!
7/13/13 Symptoms return - back on steroids
7/26/13 Back on Avastin - try again!
8/26/13 Not ready to return to classroom yet :( But I CAN walk without holding onto things! :)
9/9/13 Brain MRI - fingers crossed
“ Life is a grindstone, and whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is for you, and you alone, to decide. ” – Cavett Robert
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06-11-2013, 01:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Manorville, NY; the beautiful pine barrens of Long Island where nature is beautiful; tree farms, horse farms, pine barrens, and life; birds, flowers, butterflies, plants, fresh clean air.
Posts: 11
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Re: Future !!!
Hi, and thank you. We are looking into the IT/Herceptin. Calling Sloan in morning. I will need a spinal tap first. Always thinking positive. Your photo looks great and you look like a very positive person. Keep the strength, faith and loved ones always near!
Donna
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06-11-2013, 02:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,526
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Re: Future !!!
Thanks Denise
Couldn't get the link to work!
Ellie
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