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01-23-2006, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Riverside, CA
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Hi Brittany, though my lesion was fairly small, 4 mm by 12 mm, I DID have symptoms, that's what sent me to my onc asking for follow-up. I felt nauseaus and felt some pressure on the back of my head, right where the lesion turned out to be actually.
I hadn't had a brain MRI in 2 years. I believe that there are recommendations made that a brain MRI for bc mets patients should be done every 6 months as part of normal treatment protocols, though. My onc was like your mom's, saying that MRI's weren't needed in the absence of symptoms, though he would have requested an MRI if I had asked for one.
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01-23-2006, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Norridgewock, Maine
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Thanks for the update. You will do just fine and remember we are here rooting for you. That is great you don't have to wait weeks to get this done. hugs, Sandy
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01-23-2006, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
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skiers kick butt
As one skier to another, pretend those tumor cells are moguls and kick the crap right out of them. I'm sorry that you had to get this but...like I said before, misery loves company, we just didn't need you and Steph to steal Linda's thunder. You'll do get and I hope we can meet on the hill some time.
Take care,
Al
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Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.
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01-23-2006, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 556
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Esther,
Wish you all the best and you are in my thoughts.
Julie
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Diagnosed in Sept 2004 while pregnant with the second child. Stage 3b, tumor 4.5cm, 4 auxillary and supraclav node positive. Her2+++ FISH 9.4 and er-,pr-.
Had dose dense neoadjuvant AC,Taxol then mastectomy,radiation+xeloda+Herceptin.
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01-23-2006, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 981
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Esther,
I will be praying for you on Wed. You sound like you are so very strong and have a wonderful attitude. You will do great!
God Bless You,
Lexi
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01-23-2006, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 329
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Dear Esther,
I love your attitude; you are great! I'll send you positive energy and I know you will ski more and more, you must come to Whistler (Canada), one of the best ski resorts. Good luck to you,
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01-24-2006, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 1,516
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Esther...
I just said a prayer and put it on my calendar for "10:15" Michigan time. It sounds like you are in good hands, relax and know that we are all w/ you. Take care and God bless.
Rhonda
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01-24-2006, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Esther
You will me in my prayers also tomorrow, and the next day and the next....we will all be there with you in spirit and prayer as you show this lesion who's boss!
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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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01-24-2006, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,756
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Esther, I'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers your way tomorrow. You will sail through this obstacle course with ease!
<3 Lolly
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