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Old 12-19-2009, 11:01 AM   #1
freyja
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Re: My latest feelings

Yeaay! You are doing so well. It may not always feel like it, but from the sound of it you are handling things great, considering the circumstance. And you are sooo blessed to have such a supportive husband.
My son has been my best medicine, too (six years old). You have the right attitude. Fight for your kids so you can be here for them. It worked for me. I'm currently cancer free and pursuing my dreams and my family is better than ever. Hang in there. There are brighter days ahead. I love your images of the snow and the cookies (we're making gingerbread men today, too) and the train and the tree. Sounds like my childhood Christmases in Minnesota.
Enjoy the season,
Celeste
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Diagnosed 8/7/08 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, micropapillary pattern, Her2 3+, ER+,PR-, grade II, positive lymph nodes.
Received 6doses of Taxotere, Carboplatin with Herceptin continuing for a year...DONE.
1/28/09 Left Modified Radical Mastectomy, Right Simple Mastectomy.
Surgery pathology: No invasive carcinoma present and 17 lymph nodes removed all negative! Only small amount of carcinoma in situ in left breast.
March/April '09, Radiation to left chest wall.
Currently involved in Neratinib clinical trial.

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Old 12-19-2009, 11:24 AM   #2
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Re: My latest feelings

Dawn,

I'm so glad you posted today, I can feel the energy in your post.
Even though my girls were older at my diagnosis - 17 and 20 - they were (and still are) my reason to fight this beast, no matter what it took. Also for my mother - who is just 19 years older than me, and I know my diagnosis crippled her, but she hid it well and was a great support.
I hope you and your family enjoy your Christmas, and that the feelings of peace and love continue forever.

all the best
caya
(your Canuck buddy - not snowing here in northern Toronto today, but we have snow on the ground)
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