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07-08-2008, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Posts: 2,582
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Hi Sherry,
I posted a long post to G.Ann when she asked for "words of wisdom." I think I also combined your post with hers (in my mind.) Many of the things I said in my post to her could apply to your post as well.
The book I would recommend to you would be the Greatest Book ever written.......The Holy Bible. It has comforted me greatly. Many specific versus "speak to me and and our God can be trusted. So learning to trust in Him and His word can bring us peace, comfort and joy.
Some of the versus that bring me great comfort are:
"For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and were called according to His purpose" Romans 8:28
"All the days ordained for me were written in your Book before even one came to pass" Psalm 139:16
"Let us then approach the throne of Grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our times of need." Hebrews 4:16
"..and the God of all grace who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1Peter 5:10
"For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son (Jesus) that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have Eternal life" John 3:16
Sherry, I ask God to help you through your difficult time and pray that His word would speak to your heart. I've also read many "spiritual" books and love them but none is as accurate or speaks to my heart like God's Word does in the Bible. Afterall, those our His words..His promises and He can be trusted to keep His promises.
Sending you love and 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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07-08-2008, 05:55 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wilmington, Del.
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Sherry -- I can't figure it out either. In my support group -- a Living well in recovery group!! -- one person has recurred, one has a new primary cancer and three are coping with relatives who are stage IV. Frankly, last night I said "I hope this isn't contagious, because I don't want any troubles." Insensitive, maybe. But either I speak up or leave the group. I don't know why the creator piles it on sometimes. I ask him/her, but get no explanation. I remind myself to be grateful for every day.
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IDC, Stage I, Grade 2
Oncotype DX Score 32
Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg.
Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins
3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4)
4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well)
36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score)
2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara
Finished Femara May 2011
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07-08-2008, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Sherry
I just finshed the 5 people you meet in heaven...I truly enjoyed it....I also liked Embraced by the light.....but then again I just watched the Bucket List...and it speaks volumes!
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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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07-08-2008, 08:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Newnan, Georgia
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Sherry, I know how you feel. There are times when all I can think about is what happens if my daughter has to grow up without a mother. The fear of it all is sometimes so overwhelming. Mary Jo thank you so much for your words of wisdom! You are right, reading God's word gives me so much encouragement. He tells us to give all of our worry and fear to him. He wants us to live each day in peace and joy knowing he is taking care of us. The more I stay in the Bible the more at peace I become. Another book that has helped me is by Joyce Meyer (Joyce Meyer Ministries) titled "Be Anxious for Nothing". Dr. Charles Stanley from In Touch Ministries also has a wonderful CD called "After Death What Then?". He is a wonderful preacher and writer. I hope this helps.
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Nancy
Diagnosed 4/06, age 45
IDC, 3.5 cm, 4/7 positive nodes
Stage IIB
Her2++, ER & PR++
Mastectomy, 4 AC, 4 Taxol & Herception for one year
Radiation
Ovaries out 4/07
Currently taking Arimidex and Zometa every 6 months
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