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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2017

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  • ladyb1234
    ladyb1234 Member Posts: 1,426
    edited August 2017

    Lita, Please know I and many others in my prayer circle will be praying for you. May God grant you complete healing, peace and the strength you need. I live in the area so please let me know if I can be of any suppport.

    Love across the miles.

    Angie

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited August 2017

    Ladyb, thank you.

    They did a laying on of hands at our church service yesterday. I'm still clinging to Christ so I won't freak out too much.

    Waiting is always the worst. Once they have a concrete Dx and a manageable treatment plan in place, I'm sure I'll feel better.

    But this is hard.

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2017

    Ade, that is awesome that your church has helped with front porch steps. That blesses me to see a community come together to help those in need. Still praying for both of you. Praying for those in Havey's path. The news coming in has been awful. I pray that you are okay.

    G, I pray that you are safe as well.

    Lita, praying for peace in the midst of the storm.

    Aurora, I am glad you are feeling much better and I pray that they can figure out what is leaking with your device.

    I finally get to resume my swimming. The pool has been closed the last two weeks for maintenance so hopefully I can start feeling my old self soon.

    Take care dear sisters.

    Love,

    Nancy



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  • GrammySher
    GrammySher Member Posts: 1
    edited August 2017

    Just found this forum! I am 68 years old and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer last Oct. I have been through the AC/T chemo, had mastectomy in May, and radiation this summer. I had 2 tumors, one was 8x2x3 in size. A big one! But because it was not in my lymph nodes, I was put at stage 2. Interestingly, the pathology report after the mastectomy showed that there were still live cells, but they were HER2 and ER positive. It could have been there all along, but the biopsies didn't hit that spot or the cancer changed. (I didn't know it could do that!) So now I'm taking Herceptin infusions every 3 weeks and will start on an oral estrogen blocker soon. I've had four Herceptin infusions and had done well. However, now I'm starting to feel yucky. I'm very weak and have leg cramps frequently.

    Anyone else having these problems with Herceptin?

    I'm seeing my oncologist Thursday and will ask him about this as well as a new problem. I have had this streak on my thumbnail for probably a couple of years. I lost my nail last summer when I got it smashed between 2 rocks and was hoping it would go away with the new nail. But it didn't. I wasn't worried about it until I saw one of those posts that come up on Facebook. It was about a gal who went to get her nails done and when they saw it, they told her to get it checked out. Subungual melanoma.

    Has anyone else heard of this???

    Now a note of encouragement - I read an article by John Piper called "Don't waste your cancer" (which is also a book). So good! Look it up; it's worth the read for Christian cancer patients. I'm so glad that the Lord was already showing me this. My desire after diagnosis was that I would only display God's peace through this. And I have had such peace....and joy!

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2017

    Welcome to our Christian thread, GrammySher. I am glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances in which we all meet here. Everyone's cancer situation is unique to them .I do think it is possible to have two different types of cancerous tumors but I am by no means an expert. Your MO is the person to ask about this situation. As far as the nail I have not heard of that type of melanoma. I would definitely have your MO look at it and get his/her opinion.

    We have one lady that posts here that has been through Herceptin infusions. I will let her weigh in on that. There are many other threads that could address this as well. If you type in the search section you will probably find many ladies that are Her2 positive that might help.

    Your peace and joy is a testament to God's power. Praise God. It sounds like you have been through the worst as far as treatments. I do hope it gets easier for you. Feel free to post any time.

    Love,

    Nancy

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  • zjrosenthal
    zjrosenthal Member Posts: 2,026
    edited August 2017

    Hi Grammysher. I am the lady who had herceptin and perjeta infusions. Perjeta is a newer drug and increases chances of success a lot. You should ask your chemo doc about it. I had very few side effects from these drugs compared to the chemo. I was tired and had some toe cramps but since they continued after the infusions stopped I dont think they're from the herceptin and perjeta. These are miracle drugs for Her2+. Whatever the side effects, it is a whole lot better than a cancer reoccurrence in my humble opinion. I would certainly bring this up with your doctor though. It is the chemo doc's job to get you through the standard of care treatment. Love, Jean

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited August 2017

    Praying for you dear ladies of faith.

    Love,

    Nancy

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  • Ade
    Ade Member Posts: 740
    edited August 2017

    GrammySher - welcome! We're happy to meet you and add you to our prayers.

    Nancy - so glad you're swimming again! Hopefully feeling better too.

    Lost my internet for 24 hours - amazing how quiet the house is without Roku TV. Had to go up to the church to do my shipments for my online store. Repairman was due tomorrow but a Brother in the Lord FIXED IT!!! The Lord is so good to His children.

    Love you Lita!

    Ade

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  • IntoLight
    IntoLight Member Posts: 1,701
    edited August 2017

    GrammySher, welcome to this forum. I will add you to my prayer list that they will get your treatment all sorted out.

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017

    Good morning dear sisters. I have been out of town the last two days taking many, many pictures. I am doing better. My doctor changed my thyroid dose and hopefully I will do better each day.

    I have had some adventures the last two days. One day I took the wrong path in the woods and had a much loooonger walk than planned. I have never seen a water lily up close and in bloom and God gave me a gift of a whole lake of water lilies and yesterday I got to see many different colored ones as I visited the butterfly house at the Chicago Botanic Garden and walked in the garden briefly afterwards. Waiting on the Lord to see what my next photography project will be.

    Praying for you dear ladies. As it has turned out one of our countries worst natural disasters has turned into a uniting of our country to help out the flood victims of Harvey. It reminds me that Romans 8:28 still works no matter how bad a situation may be.

    Have a great day everyone.

    Love,

    Nancy


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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited September 2017

    Prayers as I go off to my brain MRI this afternoon.

    It would have to be the hottest day of the year...triple digits everywhere, and I'll be stuck in the tube for at least 30 mins.

    Reading Sarah Young's Jesus Always to keep me calm and listening to a little Jazz to clear my head (wish it would also clear out all the brain mets, but oh well....)

    Lita


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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited September 2017

    I will be signing off soon...literally.

    Got the mri results...worse than I ever could have possibly thought. My family is devatated, but I am surprisingly calm and at peace.

    Over 20 LARGE brain mets. Some bleeding, too. The dr is absolutely shocked that I am still here under the circumstances. I said it's not me...we all know WHO it is.

    I am signing up for hospice on Tuesday, after consulting with MO. Gees, i thought I would have at least another year or two left, but our Lord wants me now. Sheesh, and I'm only in my 50s.

    It's been nice knowing you all. Ive given my dh my contact and pword so he can let you all know when I transition.

    Mo says I only have weeks left.

    Please pray that I go VERY quickly and that my family doesnt have to watch me suffer too much.

    Happy trails...


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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited December 2017

    Lita and Family, always in my evening prayers!!

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  • Blessedteacher37
    Blessedteacher37 Member Posts: 314
    edited September 2017

    Lita,

    Praying for your continued peace...and for peace and reassurance for your family. We will meet you in Heaven one day...May God give you the desires of your heart in the time He has planned for you.

    Love, Ellen

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  • auroaya200882
    auroaya200882 Member Posts: 942
    edited September 2017

    Lita, I read your post in the bones thread but I wanted to respond here where I can be more direct as far as God's will. It's amazing how hHe has kept you and all of us alive so far, hospice should help with pain, prayers should help with everything. Dear Lita the Lord will be with you every step of the way in your transition. You will be missed, I will miss you, but it'll be great when we meet in heaven and get to know each other, when all the why's will have an answer, where there will be no more sorrow no more pain no more tears. I totally understand you won't be posting since your time is precious and to be spend with those near you. God bless you Lita.

    Aurora


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  • Faith-840
    Faith-840 Member Posts: 995
    edited September 2017

    Dear Lita,

    I'm so sorry for your news. I can't imagine how devastated your family is but I understand your peace. My dear friend Rosemary felt the same way. I pray for an easy and pain free death for you and comfort for your family. I've always felt it wasn't death I was afraid of but the dying. May yours be easy! God bless you and comfort you and be with you in these last days. You and your family are in my prayers everyday. We will see you in heaven.

    Love and prayers, Faith.

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  • IntoLight
    IntoLight Member Posts: 1,701
    edited September 2017

    Dearest Lita, I am sorry to hear your news. I will pray God covers you with His wings and provides peace to you and your family. Thank you for your bravery that demonstrates abiding faith. You will be missed.

    Chris

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  • zjrosenthal
    zjrosenthal Member Posts: 2,026
    edited September 2017

    Lita, I am praying for God to meet every need for you and your family. Looking forward to meeting you in the other side of the river. Love, Jean

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017

    Dear Lita,

    I am so sorry to hear your news. I am so glad that you are feeling peace and calm. I pray for a quick transition and that you will be comfortable. I lift you and your family and I pray that God in His mercy will envelope all of you in His peace, comfort and love. You have been a fighter and I know you were hoping for more time here but you will be with Jesus and will have no more pain but only unspeakable joy in His presence. Thank you for making arrangements so we can know what is happening. Peace and love to you dear sister.

    Love,

    Nancy

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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017

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  • HersheyKiss
    HersheyKiss Member Posts: 550
    edited September 2017

    Lita, may our Heavenly Father bless you and your family and walk with you every step of your transition. Your courage is inspiring, and I will miss your presence. You are in my prayers.

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  • Ade
    Ade Member Posts: 740
    edited September 2017

    Oh Lita, we will miss you! But in the twinkling of an eye we will be with you and our loved ones in Christ gone on before. May Jesus take you gently in His arms to your new home with Him forever, and may He comfort those left behind with His love and wonderful memories of blessed times. You have our prayers now - and our thoughts always. I am so blessed to know you and we will have eternity with the Lord.

    Psalm 116:15

    15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints

    Psalm 117:15

    And I - in righteousness I will see your face: when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing Your likeness.

    I love you, Sister.

    Ade

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  • ABeautifulSunset
    ABeautifulSunset Member Posts: 990
    edited September 2017

    here is a consolidate thread created for Lita. Please don't be dissuaded by the stage 4 forum. All are welcome.

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topics/...


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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017

    Thank you Stefajoy.



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  • auroaya200882
    auroaya200882 Member Posts: 942
    edited September 2017

    Hello everyone I hope you are all enjoying your long weekend. To be honest I am feeling a little bit anxious because on Thursday I got a call from my cancer center letting me know that the foundation that had been paying the 20% that Medicare does not pay of my chemotherapy has ran out of funds and I'm being redirected to the local general hospital for my infusions. The thing is I was supposed to get my infusion on Friday and now I have to wait until the doctor sends the orders to the hospital and the hospital calls me with an appointment. I'm frustrated the manager did not call me with more time ahead of my infusion so it could be scheduled at the hospital on time. Arrg . I am anxious that the cancer will grow because of the delay. Please pray.

    Thank you

    Aurora


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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017

    Aurora, I am praying that this transition will happen ASAP and that you will have no negative consequences in the delay. So sorry to hear of this situation. I can only imagine how frustrating and scary that is for you. I pray that God will give you supernatural peace as you wait on the system.

    Love,

    Nancy

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  • Faith-840
    Faith-840 Member Posts: 995
    edited September 2017

    Aurora, I'm also praying for you that the change happens quickly and that there is no progression while you wait. I feel that you will be okay if the delay is not too long and that's what I will pray for. I know many women here on the boards who have delays for illness not related to cancer and they do okay so try to rest easy and not worry too much.

    Praying for everyone here,

    Faith

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  • auroaya200882
    auroaya200882 Member Posts: 942
    edited September 2017

    i took the proactive approach and called the oncologist office earlier today to confirm the transfer to the hospital. While on the phone with them the hospital called and set the appointment for Thursday at 10 am God willing. I say God willing specially because I'm on west Florida and hurricane Irma is heading this way. Please pray that I can get in th infusion room before things get hectic better yet pray for the hurricane to change courses. Pray for the Caribbean islands getting hit by it eight now.

    Aurora


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  • bandwoman1234
    bandwoman1234 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited September 2017


    I am praying for you dear sisters. Our feelings can change like a roller coaster but God never changes and our faith is not based on feelings but on God's word and what He says. He says he will never leave or forsake us. His word says I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength. Stand on those promises and those "feelings" can be sent away and replaced by God's grace and mercy. God is our portion for this hour, for this day and forever.

    Love,

    Nancy



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