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Old 05-25-2012, 01:46 PM   #1
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Red face CT MRI Result

Nothing sinister showed on the brain ct and today I received results of yesterday's mri brain scan. It compares favourably to the one i had a couple of months ago, again nothing sinister, all ok, and any 'funny vision' they say is as a result of the radiotstatic treatment, 2 steroids a day is recommended. So, deep breath for me and plod on one foot in front of the other for another while. Could be so much worse. I am grateful and so relieved.
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dx 2010 mets lymph nodes, skin, lung. start taxotere/herceptin.
Stopped taxtere/herceptin, now on tyverb/xeloda.
Lung mets shrinking.
Back on Herceptin with T/X. Partial response.
Skin mets progressing. Radiation scheduled mid february 2011.
Spot found on hip - radiation to hip beginning mid February 2011.
Now trying Gemzar/Tyverb/Herceptin and Zometa.
CT scan Feb 2011 - lung clear!
Brain mets (specks) - radiation mid Feb.
Brain Scan June'11 - Clear
CT Scan June'11 - Good - skin met active - watch and wait.
Surgery to remove skin met. Surgery to back 2012, four titanium rods inserted. Skin mets reappear. On Navelbine, not working. 4 week washout, start Myocet for skin and lung mets August 2012. Brain scan clear despte intermittent blurry vision (something hiding? Am suspicious but hopeful. )On we go, glad to be here.
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Old 05-25-2012, 02:03 PM   #2
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Re: CT MRI Result

Wonderful news! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 05-25-2012, 07:07 PM   #3
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Re: CT MRI Result

So happy for you and your good scan results! Thanks for sharing. Every bit of good news for any of us lifts me up and I needed a lift today.

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10/12: Severe side effects. 3 weeks break from everything.
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Old 05-26-2012, 02:55 AM   #4
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Re: CT MRI Result

Really pleased to hear this good news.
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Old 05-26-2012, 04:56 AM   #5
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Re: CT MRI Result

hello,
I'm not in the medical profession and I'm happy things are going well but steroids are to be used carefully. question your doctor about their use and potential side effects as some people have severe adverse effects with them although they can also be miraculous.
be well
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Old 05-26-2012, 07:42 AM   #6
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Re: CT MRI Result

Delaney,
That's great news! I'm with Vicki...good news is always welcome in my life. Thanks so much for the update!
I hope your vision issues aren't too troublesome, and that they clear up soon.
hugs!
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Old 05-26-2012, 05:28 PM   #7
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Re: CT MRI Result

Glad to hear you had a good result - does that mean NED in the head? (rhyming words as my son would say - lol!)
HOpe you are feeling well.
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(L) skin sparing mastectomy with tissue expander, axilla clearance (2/14 affected) clear margins.
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June 24 2011 Stage IV - Skin met, axilla node, multiple lung lesions

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August 2012 (turn 40!) tykerb and herceptin (denied compassionate use of TDM1) while holidaying in Italy!
September 2012 - January 2013 TDM1 as part of the Th3resa trial - lymph nodes resolved, lungs slowly progressing.
January 2013 - herceptin, carboplatin and Perjeta (compassionate access)
April 2013 - Some progression in lungs and lymph nodes - Abraxane, Herceptin and Perjeta
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:13 PM   #8
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Re: CT MRI Result

How wonderful for you! Gods blessings to you!
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:15 AM   #9
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Good for you !!!!!!!!! Take care.
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Old 05-28-2012, 03:45 PM   #10
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Re: CT MRI Result

I'm just seeing this now and so pleased for you Helen
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Old 05-28-2012, 07:48 PM   #11
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Re: CT MRI Result

Good news is always wonderful. We are all happy for you. Vicki, I pray for good news for you too. Chin up, everyone!
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