Bone Mets--just finished year of Herceptin

swimmom3

Hi everyone.  I'm not new to the Boards, but I am now formally a member after finding out that my post treatment scans showed 2 lesions on my spine.  Biopsy was performed yesterday to get receptors and confirm diagnosis.

To say I'm terrified would be putting it mildly, I think I'm mostly devastated at the thought of leaving my husband alone to raise our sons.  My two oldest are not really children, they're both in college so that gives me some comfort, but my youngest is only 12, a sensitive, old soul who was devastated last fall when I was diagnosed.  We haven't told him anything yet and I'd like to keep it that way for a while until we know what treatment will be. 

I'd like to know how other women are facing this Stage IV diagnosis and what treatments you might be undergoing and how successful they are.  I want to have my info ready when I talk to the MO next week.  I also just want to have some hope that I might be here to watch my youngest get his high school (and wish for the stars college) diploma.

Thank you in advance for any and all advice you can give this Stage IV Newbie.

Denali

So sorry to hear of your test results.  Hopefully, you've been on the Stage IV board where you'll find lots of courageous women who are living well and so supportive of each other.  With the right meds I'm sure you'll be cheering your son at his graduations.

Hugs,

Linda

swimmom3

Thanks Linda. I did copy this topic onto the Stage IV boards and have received some very encouraging posts. Still waiting for appt with MO to discuss treatment plan.



Thanks again for your kind words.

swimmom3

Thanks Linda. I did copy this topic onto the Stage IV boards and have received some very encouraging posts. Still waiting for appt with MO to discuss treatment plan.



Thanks again for your kind words.

GoldenGirls

Hi Swimmom3,

I have been reading your past posts after looking up "lytic lesion" as my mom's scan is showing 3 of them. I was wondering how you made out? I'm hoping for the best for you and know that no matter what the outcome, this site will be there for you. We finally see the onc tomorrow to see what's going on and get the ball rolling on a biopsy. Scary stuff, as you well know!

Big hugs xo