TRUTH - is it basically over?

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Okay, Havah! I had extensive liver mets in Aug of '98. I was given Taxotere and Herceptin and I was NED by the end of May '99. I remain STABLE, and still taking H ev 3 wks! So, please don't give yourself a sentence! I did suspect I was dying, feeling the effects of T on my body, bringing me to my knees, but I reminded myself of what the T (& H) must be doing to my cancer cells! I picked myself up off the floor and fought w/everything I had, my mind (and thoughts), my body (weakened but under command to a good degree) and my Spirit (which is capable of bringing miraculous results to you!). I prayed, I meditated, I took supplements, I rescripted my inner dialogue and mental imagery. I decided to see myself far into the future in vivid detail. I lived AS IF what I wanted was already a reality! And, consequently, I found myself living with a kind of joy and peace, KNOWING with all my heart and Soul that I was calling my desired goal to me!

You may feel that you are deep in the woods, but you are not lost! Don't even think that! YOUR BODY HEARS EVERYTHING YOU THINK, OR WHISPER, AND TAKES IT PERSONALLY. Your body does as your mind commands. Don't forget that! It's a mighty tool you have at your disposal! Fight, Havah, fight! And yes, I, like Maryann, am yelling... With love...
Andi

[Bill]

Hey Sweetheart! I know you've been hit with an awful lot of really bad news lately, but please re-read the posts of these wonderful women. Take a deep breath and try to relax in whatever way you normally relax. These brave women have been right where you are right now and they will give you good counsel. Nobody can tell you that you have 4 months. There are so many treatment options out there. If your liver mets are only in one lobe or localized, liver resection is an option. Please try to get a second or third opinion. Sometimes, if you keep asking an onc. for a prognosis, all they tell you are averages and statistics. There are so many different variables and controllables in your situation. Each person is unique. You must fight the good fight. Do not despair. Love to you, Bill

[HavahJ]

Hi Bill, I have 15 liver mets in both lobes that I got in 1 month. In that same month my mrker went up 14 points. Before this I had one skull bone met for 2 and a half years. That was the only met. What do you think of the situation? I am starting chemo Monday, but I don't understand how this happened so fast. What does that mean? My liver function is norma and no symptoms. If I don't respond to chemo, am I just going to die? I 'm scared to death. This was totally unexpected at this time. I still have staples in my head from the last surgery! Doesn't this sudden windfall of liver mets seem weird to you? Write me if you can, HavahJ@aol.com. Sincerely, Jan

[Karen W]

If I am correct, I think Gina had extensive mets to the liver back in 1999 and as far as I know she is doing well.

Karen

[RhondaH]

as she is quite busy and doesn't visit the board as much, BUT keeps up to date on all the latest.

Rhonda