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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    My PET scan is Saturday, June 27 at 11:45 AM. Thank you for your prayers.

    Deen, that's great about the lump being scar tissue!

    I am hoping for sleep tonight.

    Bette 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    Sleep did not come last night. I am up and getting ready to go. Praying for a clear scan.

    Bette 

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited June 2009

    Bette, I prayed for you all day today. Did you find out anything? Now listen, I have a friend who was at the conference that I was at and she had cancer come back 3 times. She has been clear for over 3 years now.  Bette, you are a conqueror in Christ. We are all here for you and love you so much!! I wish I could put my arms around you too!!!!!!!!!!! So consider yourself hugged.

    Deen, WOW, what a relief for you!!! I am so happy for you. I love you too chicky and am daily praying for us all.

    Karen, I hope that you are getting your zzzzz's. Everyone, I am on ambien and have been since my masectomy. It is awesome. I don't even get up at night for the bathroom rounds and sleep so sound that my husband can't even wake me when he stirs around!!! I think he's a little jealous that I sleeep so well!!!!!!!!!

    I am going out to ride my horse and wish you all a very good day. We have had rain and rain and rain for weeks. Today is no exception so if I don't go out now I will be rained on. Hugs to you all and I will check in later.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    The PET scan is over. We have to wait until Wednesday for the results. I am so tired, but still cannot sleep. Tonight will be an ambien night.

    Thanks everyone for your prayers.

    Bette 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    All rested! Attended a friends baby shower today and gave her a blanket I knitted during rads. It felt good to celebrate new life coming.

    I cried at church today. So many friends were asking about the scan, and it got to be too much.

    Tomorrow they are reading my scan. Praying that the news is good.

    Bette 

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited June 2009

    To all us Her2+ gals came across this site...www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121459.php What an encourgement for the future!! There are alot of really good articles there for encouragement for us all. 

    Bette: Continuing to bring you before the Lord. Hang in there!! Perhaps the dr will call you tomorrow with good news because of the anxiety of waiting???!!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    Corinne, My hope and prayer is for a good news phone call.

    Spirits are up . Rejoicing in the Lord, and seeking to see this time of uncertainty from an eternal perspective.

    Bette 

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  • Roya
    Roya Member Posts: 346
    edited June 2009

    Thinking of you Bette.  You are still in our prayer circle.

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  • Misty1
    Misty1 Member Posts: 272
    edited June 2009

    Hey Everyone, I have been keeping up with everyone's news. I have been in major relaxation mode.

    Bette, I am thinking positive thoughts for you.  I can't even imagine how you must be feeling over this past week with worry.  I hope you hear some news (good at that) soon!!

    ~Misty

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  • Kymberlyn
    Kymberlyn Member Posts: 53
    edited June 2009

    Hi everyone.  I read this list very often but I usually don't write much.  (Still morning my son's passing and I figure if I can't be optimistic then I'll be quiet.)  Anyway, congrats on all the good mamo's and other tests and on the great hair cuts.  Myself, I've tried 3 times to get my mamo at one center but each time they kept me waiting for over 2 hours and I ended up storming out.  I tried again at a new center but they also kept me waiting for too long.  (Since my son's accident I am afraid to drive and I hate holding up my 'rented' drivers for too long.)  So... I have no news to share.

    Bette, I have been praying for you and was hoping to hear results today.  Please post when you are rested and ready to share with us.

    Best of luck everyone.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited June 2009

    Kimberlyn!!!!!  I am thrilled to see your name pop up!  It never occured to me that you were reading all this time, or I would have told you how often I think about you, and pray for you.

    Sorry you've had difficulty getting your mammo.  I can't believe they'd keep you waiting that long.  Hopefully, the next time will go smoother.

    Oh, I'm so glad you're back!    {{{BIG Hug}}}     Deanna

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  • alibug05
    alibug05 Member Posts: 182
    edited June 2009

    Bette - Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!! Kimberyln glad to hear from you!!! Misty glad you are in relaxation mode - no other way to be!!!!!!!  Hope everyone is enjoying their summer - I am working and shuttling kids from activity to activity!!!!! Loves to all.....................

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  • Hood1980
    Hood1980 Member Posts: 537
    edited June 2009

    Bette - You are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.  You are such a sweet person & mean so much to all of us here!  Here's a great BIG HUG for you!

     Kimberlyn - I can't imagine the pain you must be sufferring.  My heart goes out to you.  Please feel free to come here and say whatever you want to say.  You are allowed to rant & rave, fuss & cuss....Honey you need to let it all out so you can heal & we will all be here for you!

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited June 2009

    Kimberlyn, I am so happy to see your name pop up too!!! I have asked about you numerous times and continue praying for you!!

    Bette: Srill praying. I had developed a cough after my rads and also lesions showed up on the PET scan but they think that it is due to the radiation called...inflamation that does show up on PET scans. I am praying that it is just that, seeing that you just finished radiation not too long ago. Love and hugs to you all!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    Thank you all for the prayers!

    Kimberlyn, wonderful to hear from you. Hope you can get your mammo soon. Mine is Thursday morning.

    Corinne, thanks for telling me that rads inflammation does show up on PETs 

    Tom just called, and he is taking two days off to be with me for my appointments here to learn the PET scan results and at Johns Hopkins. I am so blessed to have him. He was off last night as well, and I slept like a baby in his arms. Feel well rested now.

    No phone calls yet from radiology or the onc. I am at peace about this. Whatever happens, we will carry on. 

    Bette 

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  • mommy3abm
    mommy3abm Member Posts: 221
    edited June 2009

    Hello everyone!  Been trying to keep up with everyone's posts, but haven't posted myself recently.  I am happy to hear about clear mammo's and scans.  Kimberlyn,Lisa and Bette...so sorry about your recent difficulties...I am praying for you both along with everyone else here!

    I have a lump under my lumpectomy scar that extends to either side of the scar.  It almost disappears when I massage it or raise my arm.  Onco said that it is just scar tissue.  I have my mammo the third week of July and will be happy to get that over with.  I just hate that it is there....it is driving me crazy actually!  Dx date is coming soon 7/10 was the day of my biopsy when the doctor told me flat out that I had an 80% chance that it was cancer and on 7/15 it was confirmed.  Luckily, my family and I will be on the beach in Florida taking our trip that was originally scheduled for last year during the week I started chemo when those dates come round.  A good way to celebrate!

    I have missed you all, but have quietly been keeping track!  I will try to post more often.  Kids are keeping me really busy.  All 3 are doing summer swim team daily!  8 am...ugh!  Hubby is still job hunting.  We had an offer that would have allowed us to return to VA, but something just didn't sit right with my husband so we didn't take it.  He has a lead currently in Phoenix and several resumes out for other possibilities.  My contract at school was renewed for next year, but I am awaiting a grade level assignment.  Looks like it will be either 3rd or 5th.

    Well, gotta get the kids ready for an afternoon at the pool and then pack for a weekend at the in-laws!  Hugs and prayers to you all!

    Stacy

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2009

    Stacy, great to hear from you. I like your pic!

    I am taking a break from studying for my business communications final exam. This class went by so quickly. Hard to believe it is over. I will miss my professor and classmates. I am registered for six credits this fall, but have not paid the tuition yet. I am waiting to find out if there is more treatment in my future.

     The appointment to learn the results of my PET scan is tomorrow at 9:45 AM. Tom will be at my side as always. This is the big difference between last year's tests and diagnosis and this recurrence concern. I am so blessed to have a loving DH who is on my side and not scared of cancer. We can discuss anything.

    Well I had better get back to the books!

    Bette 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    Today is the day. Oncology appointment to learn the results of my tests. We are packing for the trip to Baltimore this afternoon. Tomorrow brings a mammo and a PS consult. Hopefully the scare will be behind us and we can begin planning recon.

    Class went well last night. After all that studying the prof told me I had an A and did not have to take his final. I left campus with mixed feelings: joy at having completed the course and sadness that this could be my last course for awhile if it turns out that I need more treatment.

    Please pray for us today as we go to the doctor not knowing what we will hear.

    Bette 

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Bettte, prayed for you all day. I love you and know the Lord is right there holding your right hand

    Hugs

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    PET scan showed three areas of possible cancer. A biopsy is next on my schedule. If it is stage IV disease, the treatment may be hormonal or chemotherapy. I have to stop taking Femara due to side effects.

    Right now, I am at DD's home in Baltimore, resting up for a day at the Avon Foundation Breast Center at Johns Hopkins tomorrow. Emotionally I feel numb. I am making an effort to praise God for all the good things in my life, including Tom, family and friends.

    Bette

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Bette, just got home from church where we prayed for you!! Did they say anything about radiation and inflamaion?

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  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 597
    edited July 2009

    Bette, my prayers are with you.

    Kimberlyn, so good to hear from you.  My prayers are with you too in healing.  Sorry you're having to go through a battle for your mammos.

    Stacy,  that fear never totally leaves us, does it?  Sending positive vibes your way.

    Hope all of you ladies have a great July 4th,

    Deen

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  • mamakaren
    mamakaren Member Posts: 225
    edited July 2009

    Bette, Just keep up your faith and trust in the Lord. He has never left us and never will. I'm thinking and giving energies to the possibility that it's not cancer. Sending lots of love and Hugs your way.

    karen

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  • Hood1980
    Hood1980 Member Posts: 537
    edited July 2009

    Bette,  I am praying that is going well for you today at Johns Hopkins. 

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  • alibug05
    alibug05 Member Posts: 182
    edited July 2009

    Bette - Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Loves to all..................

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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Hello all,

    Bette:I'm so sorry about the scan results. We're all rooting for you and sending positive thoughts & prayers. Give this all to God. You've got a lot of love here.

    Deen: I'm happy to hear that it's only scar tissue. I still have numbness in my right arm too. I had to switch to a lighter purse because my arm was hurting the last few weeks.  All 3 Dr's have suggested for me to have the Oophr.  After my DMX, I'll have that one.

    MamaK: What a blessing for your mom to have you by her side. Happy to hear about your blood work.

    Corrine: Congrats on becoming a Grandmother!

    Happy to hear from you Stacy & Kimberlyn.  Kimberlyn: Don't let your mammo go!

    Well my visit w/the PS went well. He was very nice, organized and compassionate. I took my topless pics too. PS said I wasn't a candidate for the Diep Flap because of my weight. (Too big!) That surgery was a concern too since it is more invasive. (Although Misty, Gail and & Deanna all have a great pair of new twins) Hopefully I'll have my DMX by the end of the month.  I can't wait. One less thing for me to worry about.

    Hugs ((( )))) & Prayers,

    Jeannine

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  • Misty1
    Misty1 Member Posts: 272
    edited July 2009

    Hey All,

    Kimberlyn, so nice to hear from you.  Sorry that you are going through rough times, but I hope we have been able to pick up your spirits a bit.

    Stacy, so glad to hear from you!!  I miss you!!  It sounds like you are having the kind of summer I am having this year-woo-hoo!!!

    Jeannine, glad the PS visit went well.  I did not do the DIEP flap-just had the expander and exchange to silicone implants.  Very pleased with it.  I will be going back in the fall to have one side a bit larger since my PS thought I should do that.  He said it is very hard to get it right the first time.

    Bette, so sorry to hear your news-I have been thinking of you.  You seem to be handling your situation with such grace.  We are all here for you.

    I just had #17 of Herceptin today.  My last will be on the 23rd.  The nurses can't believe how fast my time went this past year.  One year ago today I had my mast.  This 4th of July will be much more pleasant than last.  My brother is having a big pool party with lots of extended family who I haven't seen since winter.  So, they will get to see my new short 'do.

    Love to all!!  Misty

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    Positive and encouraging visit to Johns Hopkins today. Things are not as bad as I imagined. I still may be able to get reconstruction in six months. My mammo was clear!

    We are staying in Baltimore one more day as the biiopsy may be scheduled tomorrow.

    Bette

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Misty, I am so happy for you!!! Did you hear of any problems down the road with implants?

    Bette, we are still praying for you!!1

     Jeannine: I am going to see someone on the 30th about the DIEP surgery. However, I may be too small!!!

    It is with sorrow that I let you know that my daughter lost her baby. She went for an ultrasound today and found nothing there. She is to have surgery tomorrow.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    Corinne, Tom and I send our condolences to you and your daughter on the loss of her baby. 

    No biopsy today. I guess we will have to wait until our nation finishes celebrating!

    I am OK, though tired. Nothing will happen until next week, so I need to concentrate on other things.

    Thanks to all who are praying.

    Bette 

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