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06-02-2007, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: melbourne, australia
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i haven't been online much so was unaware of Sandy's situation. I am also sitting here with tears in my eyes as i read the news. Condolences to her family and friends.
Christine
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Christine
DX Sept 03 age 40 Stage 2B Grade 3 mastectomy (after 2 prior breast conserving surgeries)
"at least" 2.3 cm 3/12 nodes ER+/PR+ Her2+++
8 FEC. Tamoxifen then Arimidex. Ovaries out.
"late" Herceptin for 2 years (18months after chemo) on HERA trial. finished Herceptin Nov 2007.
Multiple bone mets May 2012 and now liver August 2012.
Abraxne, Herceptin and Zometa.
June 2013 Tykerb, Xeloda and Xgeva
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06-02-2007, 05:33 PM
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Location: indianapolis, indiana
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I have tears in my eyes while writing this. I signed on today just to see how Sandy was or if there was any news. My heart goes out to her family, and my prayers as well.
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dxd 9-04, lumpectomy,
st 1, gr 3, er,pr-, her2 +,
2 tac,33 rads,6 cmf
1 yr herceptin,
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06-02-2007, 05:41 PM
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I am so shocked by this. I was praying so hard for Sandy as she did for everyone in need. We were so alike in our diagnosis and progression. This is so unfair.Her family must be missing her terribly she was so supportive and nurturing.
love to you Sandy
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06-02-2007, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 274
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Sandy, an angel on earth
Stephanie,
Thank you for letting us know the sad news about Sandy. I didn't realize you had roomed together. I am sorry as I know you must have had a special bond with her. Her smile would light up a room and as others have said she was always so positive. I will continue to pray for her and her family and I am sure she will be praying for all of us.
With sincere sympathy,
Liz J.
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06-02-2007, 07:20 PM
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Location: Massillon, Ohio
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Thank you Sandy!!!
I too have been thinking about Sandy so much. She was one of the first people to welcome me to the group. I have been thinking and praying for her so much. I have been checking daily and hoping for the best. I will miss her on this site. She was such a inspirational and positive force for all of us. I will always keep fighting like you and consider you a cyber friend. Heart felt prayers go out to her family, all of us and everyone she has touched. Wow am I going to miss that cheerful smile, positive posts, and pink ribbon sweater in her picture.
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Laurie
Diagonsed 8/10/06 (found own lump)at 35
Her 2 +++, er-/pr-
4 A/C 8-29-06 to 11-06
Lumpectomy, node dissection- 11/30/06
Pathology report stage IIIC
1 tumor 3 cm
10 of 15 nodes +
12 Taxol 12/18/06-03/06/07
Herceptin 12/18/06- 12/11/2007 done!!! yeah!!!
33 rads started 3/22/07, done!! yeah!! 5/07/07
Lymphedema diagonsed 2/1/07
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
port out 1/10/08
pregnant after 6 yeas of trying- due mid feb.
Ryder David Kessel Hunter born feb.6th 2009
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06-02-2007, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Northern Calif.
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I am so very sad to read this. Sandy was one of the first ladies to welcome me to the site when I was diagnosed with IBC in 2005. She was a positive and inspirational woman. I will miss her thoughtfullness and sweet personality that shined on this board.
My prayers are with her family.
Love and Prayers,
Lexi
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06-02-2007, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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I am saddened to hear about Sandy....her loss will be truly missed by all of us....I logged on tonight to see if there was any news and read Steph's post....this disease is beginning to leave me emotionally exhausted...may we all gather strength from each other to continue our fight as a special tribute to Sandy and all the other angels who are no longer with us.
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"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Hugs & Blessings
Sheila
Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications)
Core Biopsy 2/22/02
L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002
Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg
6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant
9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes
9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks
3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes
3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes
5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working
6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin
3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee
5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks
4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve
5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin
11/09 Progression on Navelbine
Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!!
2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion
7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!!
9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck
Qualified for TDM-1 EAP
10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1
Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments
12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments
2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression
2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression
6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin
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06-02-2007, 11:31 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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I don't know what to say, it seems so quick... I'm so sad.
Jen
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DX 10/04 IDC Grade 3
ER/PR-, Her2+++
4/20+ Lymph nodes
Stage 3a
Age 38, CA
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06-03-2007, 03:32 AM
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When I read this yesterday, it really saddened my heart.
I always enjoyed reading Sandy's posts. I'll really miss her.
God bless her and her family.
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12/12/06- IDC Stage III, 4x A/C, 35 rads, Herceptin 1 year
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06-03-2007, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Louisville KY
Naples FL
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God bless her familly and all her friends. She was such a support on this board
and I will remember her smiling face.
patb
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Diagnosed June, 06, Stage I, Grade3, ER+PR- Her2positive, No Nodes. A/C X 4. Radiation 33 with boost, Herceptin every two weeks until Nov.
07, Arimedex for 5 years. Mugas and Echo and chest xRay. Bone scan of whole Body, and Back of Brain and spine MRI.
CT scan of Lungs every six months
due to two small places. December
2009, bone scan due to bone pain.
Follow up test in 2010.
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06-03-2007, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ohio
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Oh no.....
Her husband, son, family and friends will be in my thoughts. I will miss reading her posts.
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Cindy
Dx Feb 23, 2005 Age 40
R breast lumpectomy/ax dissection. Stage 2a Grade 3 IDC/DCIS
ER-/PR- HER2+++
2 out of 9 nodes +
DD A/C x4 Taxotere x4 with Herceptin
Herceptin started 12 weekly then every 3 weeks.
Rads 36
Finished Herceptin May 24, 2006!
R 4mm lower lobe lung nodule -stable"watching"
R breast lymph node/nodule -stable "watching"
2-14-08 Left breast reduction mammoplasty/abdominoplasty
Now I have a new perky boob to match cancer boob!
Oh and a flat tummy. :>)
3 Years!
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06-03-2007, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Crying too. I've been thinking about and praying for Sandy these past couple of weeks.
Guess I'm disappointed that our wonder drugs gave her more time but not as much as she deserved.
This is very sad. Condolences to her family and all affected. Bev
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06-04-2007, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Oklahoma
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I will miss her. God bless her and her family.
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DX 7-5-05, Age 54, Stage 1, Grade 2, ER+ (25%) PR- Her2 neu 3+
Lumpectomy 8-4-05, 2cm tumor, 3 nodes neg, Completed 4 A/C, 4 taxol, decadron (weekly due to steriod reaction) finished 4-17-06
Finished 33 rads 6-5-06, Femara, Started Herceptin 6-22-06
Effexor for hot flashes, Taken off Herceptin Feb 2007 due to low LVEF (44 by Echo) Coreg & Lisinopril replaced bp meds - April Echo back up to 55 Resumed Herceptin 5-21-07.
2010: almost 5 YRS NED!!! Still taking Femara & Coreg. Due to all the CT scans, abdominal aneurysm found & repaired. Something good came out of having cancer.
2013 7+ years NED. Still on Femara
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06-03-2007, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
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This is a major loss for all of us....
I am heart broken to hear this news....
We will all miss her.
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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06-03-2007, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
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I am very heart broken to hear the news of Sandy passing.
We shall all miss her very much.
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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06-03-2007, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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I know Sandy treasured this support board so much and called it family. It brings tears to my eyes to know she has moved on to heaven. I will always be thankful and treasure her warm uplifting friendly posts and she will truly be missed here.
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Robin
2002- dx her2 positive DCIS/bc TX Mast, herceptin chemo
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06-03-2007, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 63
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Sandy will be missed
I remember not too long ago she posted her 5th year as a survivor. She was always a bright light. It is so sad and sudden to hear she passed on. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Anne
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06-03-2007, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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I am simply heart broken. With tears, I wish you peace.
Love - kim
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06-03-2007, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mountains of Virginia
Posts: 2,267
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An angel watching over us...
Its so hard for us to lose our angels on earth, but comforting to know they continue to watch over us. Sandy was such a kind and caring person to us all; we will miss her so. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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Park Royal 2 Condos Prathumnak
Last edited by sassy; 08-22-2011 at 09:16 AM..
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06-03-2007, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 212
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So very sad to hear this news--Rest in peace, dear Sandy. I won't forget you.
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Audrey
diagnosed July 2001, at age 36
large tumor, 11+ nodes
Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+
treated with A/C, weekly Taxol
radiation, + year of Herceptin
on clinical trial. double mastectomy
followed by reconstruction
NED!!
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