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12-19-2006, 03:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth, GA
Posts: 2,104
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My heart is saddened with Lisa's passing. She was was an inspiration to so many women here, offering so much support and empathy. She's very fortunate to have had such a loving, concerned caregiver in Mel. My deepest sympathy to her family. May her light continue to shine brightly.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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12-19-2006, 04:39 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 250
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I'm so sorry to hear this, but also relieved to know that she is out of pain and no longer suffering. I hate this disease.
My sympathies to Mel and to everyone in Lisa's family. I will miss her presence on these boards.
Jen
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dx 4/05 @ 34 y.o.
Stage IIIC, ER+ (90%)/PR+ (95%)/HER2+ (IHC 3+)
lumpectomy-- 2.5 cm 15+/37 nodes
(IVF in between surgery and chemo)
tx dd A/C, followed by dd Taxol & Herceptin
30 rads (or was it 35?)
Finished Herceptin on 7/24/06
Tamox
livingcured.blogspot.com
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." -- Helen Keller
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12-19-2006, 04:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newton, MA
Posts: 951
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Dear Mel,
You have my fullest sympathy. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. I only knew Lisa from this board, and she was such a support, love, and uplifting person, never willing to give up. She was one beautiful person. Please know that you are in my thoughts and that of many who knew her here feel the same way.
Sincerely,
Barbara H.
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12-19-2006, 05:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 189
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Love and prayers to you Mel, and to your family. Lisa's legacy is one of love and joy spread about, even in the most difficult of circumstances. This takes a very special person, a very selfless and courageous person. We will miss her greatly here.
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Cheryl
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12-19-2006, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 589
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What a terrible loss to all. Mel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I consider myself lucky to have known Lisa through this site. Her warmth and love always shined no matter what she was going through. She was truly a special person. Eric
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12-19-2006, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 503
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Dear Mel-
I woke up this morning thinking about Lisa...
When I first came to this website, I saw her picture and I saw myself- She and I resemble one another quite a bit! I even mentioned to her on one post how we looked alike- Maybe that is why I really feel your loss.
I am so sorry.
Maria (MTS)
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12-19-2006, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Our group has suffered a huge loss in Lisa's passing...she taught us all how to fight and never give up till the end...may all her love and light continue to shine down on all who will miss her so ....Mel, you and the family are in my prayers...know that she is still in our hearts and her spirit surrounds us.
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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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12-19-2006, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 306
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Lisa will be remembered. She made a positive impact in so many ways. Truly a blessing to all who were priviledged to experience her "Love and light".
It is wonderful to hear that her last moments were painfree, surrounded by the loves of her life.
With most sincere condolences,
pattyz
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12-19-2006, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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I am so sorry to hear this too. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jen
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Jen
DX 10/04 IDC Grade 3
ER/PR-, Her2+++
4/20+ Lymph nodes
Stage 3a
Age 38, CA
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12-19-2006, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OH
Posts: 385
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I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing for Mel and Lisa's mother. I'm happy that Lisa's dad will welcome her with open arms on the other side, since he's not been gone that long. What a great inspiration she was, and this entire board will miss her.
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12-19-2006, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: California's Gold Country
Posts: 404
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I am just so sorry for your loss Mel. This hurts us all deeply. I send my love and prayers to you and your family. Kim in CA
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Diag. Feb 1997 4.5cm IDC <10%ER+, PR-. 5 out of 36 nodes +. Mastectomy followed by 3 rounds Adriamycin/Cytoxin.
5/1997 Hi Dose Chemo w/ Stem cell rescue. Spent 4 weeks in isolation ward. Then 6 weeks radiation.
9/2001 widespread mets to liver. 8 mos Taxotere/Herceptin brought me almost to NED. Stop Taxotere & add Femara .
11/2002 liver resection to remove spot that turned out to be necrosis. Officially NED!
7/2003 Tumor markers rising add Xeloda Disastrous reaction, 8 days hospital, but tumor markers came back to normal!
June -Dec 2004 UW Vaccine Trial.
7/2005 MRI single 11mm brain met
8/2005 Gamma Knife.
Brain MRI @3 months NED!
2006-2011 brain/body still NED
8/04/11 Taking Herceptin break, will monitor with tumor markers.
6/20/12 Tumor markers begin to rise. CA15-3 is 31.3 and Her2 Serum is at 17.1 Decide to repeat in one month.
7/23/12 CA15-3 now 49.3
Her2 Serum 26.8
8/6/12 Back on Herceptin
CA15-3 now 76
Her2 Serum now 49
11/7/12 Add weekly Taxotere for 4 cycles
2/2013 Stopped Taxotere added Perjeta. MRI shows approx. 50% reduction liver mets. CA15-3 still elevated @ 55. Will continue on just Herceptin & Perjeta.
November 2014 Continuing on Herceptin, Perjeta, and
Femara indefinitely. Guess I'm NED again, but watching those tumor markers carefully!
Dec. 2015 PET scan reveals mass in perirectal area of abdomen.biopsy confirms. Still Her2+, but no longer ER+. Bye bye Femara
Jan 2016 Begin Kadcyla
March 2016 PET scan shows tumor now barely visible, still NED everywhere else.
2016/2017 continue Kadcyla
November 2017 brain MRI reveals small focus of T2 hyperintensity with possible 4mm enhancing nodule. Short term follow up MRI suggested. Stay tuned...
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12-19-2006, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,357
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Thank you Christine for letting us know of Lisa's passing. As Gary and I prayed for Lisa and Mel last night, I was reminded of how important and special each life really is. I find it impossible to blow out Lisa's candle. As it burns, I am reminded to keep on praying for each of us to find victory over BC. God Bless Mel and all of Lisa's family and friends, especially during this holiday season.
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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12-19-2006, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA
Posts: 40
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Very sad to hear of the news about Lisa ......I Have not responded very much this past year but know that Lisa never gave up HOPE .... My prayers are with her family at this time .....
Debbie
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dx stage 4 ... 11/04
3.2 cm mass breast & liver mets..
her2 +++ ; er- ; pr -;
11/04 treated with hercp, taxol & carboplatin - every 3 wks
3/05 ned - stopped chemo; hercp only
5/05 reoccurence left breast
6/05 added navelbiene w/ hercp every other wk
7/05 mascetomy
12/05 ned ; same regiment- every 3 wks
3/06 & 7/06 ned
9/06 stopped navelbiene.. hercp only.. every 3 wks;
10/06 pet scan shows positive lymph node in pec
12/06 PET no change;
4/07 scan showed 4 abnormal nodes in right pec area ... these have increased in activity since last scan... will start back on weekly navelbeine & hercp
7/07 PET done ..this time it showed new nodules in both right & left lung area as well as increased activity in pec area..
8/07 started Taxol & Carboplatin with Hercp every 3 wks
10/07 PET done ...Great Report ... NED ....
11/07 continue with Hercp every 3 wks & do Taxol & Carboplatin every 6 wks
4/09 still on same regiment; 1 positive node in left lung and right pec area
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12-19-2006, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Saratoga Springs New York
Posts: 136
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truely missed
Mel, I am very sorry for your loss. Lisa helped me get through my first 2 years of dealing with this nasty disease. She was always very informative, helpful, loving and up-beat about anything discussed. Lisa has inspired me to be open minded and hopeful. I will miss her smiling face and her quit wit. Please try to have a peaceful holiday. She will always be a Christmas angel to me. Sally
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12-19-2006, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Mel
Hi Mel,
I recently lost my mom, Hope to this dreded disease. I know Lisa and her used to converse on this board and have been reading the sad updates about her condition. My mom also died peacefully in hospice care at home where she wanted to be. My deepest condolences for you and both families. I will say a prayer for Lisa "love and light". Julissa
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12-19-2006, 02:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: northshore suburb of chicago
Posts: 1,093
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Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of a Lisa. She will be remembered by all. I am happy she went peacefully but saddened that we lost yet another angel to this horrible disease.
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~Rina~
Dx:3/06 had a lumpectomy April 19, 2006
Her2+ er/pr- Stage I Grade 3 tumor size 1.4 cm, node negative
AC 4 dense doses
34 radiation treatments including booster doses
receiving herceptin every 3 weeks since late August 2006 for 12 months
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12-19-2006, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 492
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I am saddened to hear we have another angel. I hope her memory and love will comfort Mel and all of her family at this difficult time. I will miss her.
Bless us all.
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Are we there yet?
Dx 10/05 IDC, multi-focal, triple +, 5 nodes+
MRM, 4 DD A/C, 12 weekly taxol + herceptin
rads concurrent with taxol/herceptin
finished herceptin 01/08
ooph, Arimidex, bilateral DIEP reconstruction
NED
Univ. of WA, Seattle vaccine trial '07
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12-19-2006, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 127
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She is at peace now. My heart is simply breaking. -kim
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12-20-2006, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 188
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So unspeakable, and so unfair. I am sad and angry. She will be missed as one of our "sisters" on this board. I am hopeful that she is at peace and in the good company of her father.
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Susan V - Pittsburgh PA
DX Age 37 on August 3, 2006
Stage 1 Grade 3
ER/PR + (Highly Positive)
Her 2 +++
1.3 & 1.2 tumors right breast
node negative
lumpectomy 8-15-06
A/C Began 9-5-06 Finished A/C 11/6/06
Port Placement 9-15-06
Negative Test for BRAC1 & BRAC2 10-25-06
Began Tamoxofin November 21, 2006
First Herceptin November 27, 2006 Continues every 3 Weeks
First Radiation Treatment December 11, 2006
35 Rads Completed
Final Herceptin Treatment November 12, 2007
Port Removal November 19, 2007
Living Life to the Fullest !!
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12-20-2006, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: france
Posts: 1,648
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Thank you Christine for posting this terribly sad news.
Lisa did indeed fill this site with love and light and she will be remembered by all of us. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family. she was so courageous and inspiring.
I also send my sympathies to Julisse for the loss of her mother.
Hugs and love
Sarah
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