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  • Roya
    Roya Member Posts: 346
    edited July 2009

    Jeannine, please stay strong and have courage.  I am keeping you and Bette in our prayer circle.

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  • Roya
    Roya Member Posts: 346
    edited July 2009
    Corinne, I am so glad that you are beginning to feel better.Smile
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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Hello,

    I'm in much calmer spirts today. It was a rough few days. I am still waiting on the referrals (& PET Scan) to UCLA. Both BS and my primary Dr. (Whom I haven't seen in a year) phoned me to assist in my authorizations. I am dissapointed that my Onc. never phoned me. You put all your trust in these Dr's and you get the cold shoulder? No respect. I just hope I get an encouraging team @ UCLA.( From what Deanna tells me, I should). 

    I still haven't told my folks yet. I'm just ready to get on w/the next round. Rt. breast is sore & ugly.  

    Bette: I've been praying very hard for you on your upcoming test. Your day in Lancaster sounded great. Hoping all will go well.

    Corrine:  I've been sleeping w/my bible again. It brings me so much peace. Psalm 28 & 31 are my favorites.

    Thank you friends for being my rock.

    Love Jeannine

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  • Kymberlyn
    Kymberlyn Member Posts: 53
    edited July 2009

    {{Jeannine}}  I am so sorry to hear what you are facing.  I'm not sure what to say that hasn't been said all ready.  My prayers are with you.

    Bette, I'm also hoping for nothing but the best for you.  It's amazing how different doctors had such different ideas on how to biopsy it.  Thank the good Lord that you were informed of the FNB risk. 

    And to all, I pray for all of us.  We can use all the prayers we can get.  I wish there was better treatment, or a miracle vaccine, for all the cancers.  Like they say, cancer sucks.  In fact, just thinking of it is stressful.

    Myself, still scheduling/rescheduling mamo's.  Hope to get it done soon. 

    Hugs to all!

    Kymberlyn

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  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 597
    edited July 2009

    My prayers are with all of my chemo sisters. 

    Take care,

    Deen

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

    I am writing from Baltimore, where we have an appointment today, and the biopsy tomorrow. It is hazy and warm here. The people at the hotel are very nice. There is a floor dedicated to Hopkins patients, and a free shuttle to the hospital.

    Tom says I am very quiet today. I am thinking about what lies ahead. This morning I meditated on Bible verses about hope.

    Pray for a positive appointment with the pulmonary specialist, and a successful biopsy tomorrow.

    Jeannine, hang in. I am praying for you.

    Bette

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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Bette I've been praying extra hard for a successful biopsy.If you can, read Psalms. It is very inspiring and peace giving. I also like Matthew.

    Sending peace & love to all.

    Jeannine

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Yesterday ended up being a rather hard day for me. First it was my one year since I found out day and two I ended up with this little red dot on my incision,  I also had A typical bleeding. Sooo........went to the dr's and she said it could be something on the chest wall but she thought that perhaps it was a suture coming out the front.  She said that I may see it come outat some point. We are just going to keep an eye on it for now.  The A typical bleeding is resulting in an endometrial biopsy and an endometrial ultrasound......to be scheduled. I am trying to get in to see my obgyn sooner but I can't get in yet until next week Wed.  I am doing much better today than I was yesterday because I saturated myself in the scriptures!!

    Kimberlyn: I am hope that your mammo comes out clean. Will be praying for that result.

    Bette and Jeannine:  I am praying for both of you and have you on our special prayer list at church!!

    Would anyone like to share there favorite Bible verse/verses and tell how the Lord used them in your life?? I think that would encourage each of us??

    Anyhow, hugs to all of my bc sisters!!

    Roya, Are you still in Paris?

    Karen, how are things going for you??? How's your Mom???

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

    Okay, Corinne ~  I'll take a stab at your invitation to share a favorite Bible verse ~

    For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.           Jeremiah 29:11

    Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.                                                                                          Hebrews 11:1

    From the first time I first heard them, these verses really spoke to me, and I keep them nearby.  I strongly believe that God never intends harm for us, and that even when terrible things happen, God knows our pain and cares. He is crying with us, because bad things happening to us were never His intention.  I also believe that with God, we can turn even the darkest experience into light.

    I also like to think of our lives as tapestries (an analogy I'm sure you've all heard), and that we only get to see the rather confusing back of it as it's being created, with all it's cut and hanging threads.  But God sees the beautiful, bigger picture -- the front, that our lives are each a part of.  So, the second verse reminds me to have faith in what I can't always see. 

    (((Hugs to all)))    Deanna  

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

    Hello all!

    I leave in less than an hour for my biopsy.

    My verse today is Romans 8:28  For we know that God is able to work all things together for good, to those who love God, who are the called according to His purpose.

    I know that God has a purpose in this, and that no matter what happens with the biopsy, He can use it for good. I am also holding on to Jerimiah 29:11, Deanna.

    This morning I spent a long time with my Lord in prayer, and I am resting in His peace.

    Bette

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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Good Morning,

    Corrine: So sorry to hear about your bad day & bleeding. Praying that it is just that suture coming out and nothing more.

    Deanna &Bette:  I love those verses.  Wow the power of the WORD!  Bette: I know your are having your biopsy now. I've been deep in faith and prayer for you.  It will be okay.

    I am feeling much better today. PET Scan is scheduled for Friday morning. I actually slept well last night. It's funny how the devil plays mind games on us.  I was having headaches and pain ever since Thursday. Reading my favorite passages has eased that. Here is mine:

    Psalm 27:5 " For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble: He will conceal me under the cover of his tent: he will lift me high upon a rock".

    KEEP THE PRAYERS GOING! Thank you all for putting me on your prayer line. It is helping.

    Circling the wagon girls.

    Hugs & Prayers,

    Jeannine

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

    Corinne and Jeanine, Praying for you both.

    I am back at the hotel with a scratchy throat a a cough. They were sucessful in retrieving enough abnormal cells for the biopsy. Beyond that, we must wait for results on Friday or Monday. I am still a little loopy from the total anesthesia.

    Tomorrow we will pack up and return to PA. It will be good to be home. We will face what we have to face. Resting in the peace of God.

    Bette

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  • Roya
    Roya Member Posts: 346
    edited July 2009

    Corrine, hope you are feeling much better.

    Jeannine and Bette, of course we will keep the prayers going!  I truly believe in it ......now more than ever!

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  • Misty1
    Misty1 Member Posts: 272
    edited July 2009

    Hey Girls,

    Back from Atlantic City-only won $13 in a quick slot machine pull.  I am not big into gambling.  I did get to crash on the beach each day and enjoyed walking on the boardwalk.  I kept checking for everyone's news here.  

    Hi to everyone!!  I love seeing Kimberlyn and Roya posting lately!!  I can't believe it has been about a year since we were all brought together through this thread.

    Bette, glad the biopsy is over.  I was thinking about you as we drove home last night-went right by the city on 95 and I thought about you being at Hopkins. Now, just get through the horrible waiting days.

    Jeannine, you sound like you are handling your situation well.  I think you will feel even more at peace when you have the scan and get to the bottom of the situation.

    I will share some good news with everyone today since we seem to be having too much unfair news lately.  I finished my year of Herceptin today!!!  I baked the nurses muffins and hugged each one as I left.  They couldn't believe how fast the year went since I started last July 31st.  It will feel funny not to go back there in three weeks.  I will go back to the onc every three months for the next two years.  It feels funny to know that I am no longer fighting with anything other than the Tamox, but hopefully that is enough and the Herceptin did its job.

    Fingers still crossed for all facing scary times!!

    ~Misty

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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Hello everyone,

    Bette: You can exhale now and relax a little. Like my DD told me, "It does no use worrying about things you can't control". We're keeping the Faith!

    Misty:  I remembered today is your day.  It's also my 21st wedding anniversary. (Think my hubby forgot though)  You are soooo right. We sure need to hear some good news and I'm so happy to hear you're done w/Herceptin!  Congrats on your big milestone.

    Well I am nervous about tomorrow's PET Scan.  They have me eating a low carb diet today (hard). I think once I know what my new TX plan will be, as well as going to UCLA, I'll be on the right track. Just praying that this bc is still localized.

    I'll keep you all posted.

    ((((Hugs)))),

    Jeannine

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

    Jeannine, Praying for a clear PET scan for you! Why the low carb diet? I also will relax more once I know what I am dealing with and what the new Tx will be. I guess we will both be waiting for results this weekend. Keep the faith!

    Misty, congratulations on finishing the Herceptin! Thanks for thinking of me as you were passing Baltimore.

    I have felt under the weather all day today: scratchy throat, cough, achy. Tom unpacked everything and let me sleep.

    I am trying to focus on the good times we had during our weekend in Lancaster County, and not think about the pathology report. Tomorrow is also the first "payless payday" for Tom as a PA state employee. He is calm about the finances, but I stress out when I think about the rent and the bills that are due. It is all in God's hands. I have to keep reminding myself of that.

    Bette 

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  • mommy3abm
    mommy3abm Member Posts: 221
    edited July 2009

    Prayers for you, Jeannine and Bette!  ((((((HUGS)))))) too!

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

    CONGRATS & YAY MISTY!!!  And, youre right about time going fast this past year.  It's hard to believe it's been a year since we were all staring chemo in the face.  Sometimes I feel as if I lost a whole year.

    Bette, and Jeannine ~  You are both uppermost in my thoughts today.  Praying for very good news for both of you, and sending you each a big cyber (((HUG)))  ~   Deanna

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

    Feeling much better today. Spent the morning on the phone FINALLY changing my name with all the utility companies. Its only been 17 weeks since my name changed LOL.

    Jeannine, I am praying for you to have a negative PET scan.

    Happy afternoon to all!

    Bette 

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

    Someone posted this link on another thread, and I thought it was so beautiful and powerful, I wanted to post it here for anyone who hasn't seen it:

    http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5596365/14689629

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Hi all, I posted this morning but for some reason I messed up and it did not post.  I have been praying for all of you today. Especially for Bette and Jeannine. I hope you all had a GREAT day.

    Misty: CONGRATULATIONS!! YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Deanna: I love your hair. It looks so good. minc looks alot like yours!!!

    Karen: I hope you are doing well. How are you and how is your mom??

    Resting under His wings

    Corinne

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  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 436
    edited July 2009

    Back from my PET scan.  I am pooped but at peace. The techs were very nice. My hubby (who is an X-ray tech) told me if I saw the light flashing, not good. Well I only saw it flash once and hopefully it was where my rt. breast is. I prayed a lot and when I woke up I felt very calm & hungry! 

    Glad to hear you're feeling better today Bette.  Been praying hard for you too. So what's your new last name?  In 21 years I never did change mine!

    Thinking of you all,

    Jeannine

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

    Jeannine, My new last name is Dietrick. I have to spell it for EVERYONE. So today I changed it with 4 companies. Verizon let me do it on the phone, but Comcast and PECO(electric) are sending me forms to fill out and sign.

    I must be feeling a lot better today, because I decided to bake cookies. Tom is a happy camper!

    Bette 

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  • mamakaren
    mamakaren Member Posts: 225
    edited July 2009

    Deanna~ OMG I just can't stop crying it was so beautiful and very powerful I have never seen anything so beautiful and creative.

    I'm praying for everyone and hoping that soon everyone gets to talk about positive results and good ones to.

    As for me with my Herceptin it's one more chance and if my EF goes down again i'm through with it. They can't risk giving it to me again. So I'm praying that everything goes good.

    Corrine~ You ask about my mom and I just worry about her all the time lately, The other day she was just so down on herself. She was crying and saying how she wants to die and she is so angry and crying saying this to me and my grandma. I felt my heart ache every time she said that. All i do is pray for her that God gives her the courage to surpass this.

    I wish everyone a good weekend and lots of blessings.

    Karen

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  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 597
    edited July 2009

    Deanna, I saw the dance and I cried my eyes out, it was so beautiful, and watching the reactions of the audience, too and judges, too.

    Karen, I remember how depressed I got from the chemo itself, it was awful, and maybe that is what is happening to your mom.  That was exactly how I felt, and it slowly has gone away since the last chemo, but it took awhile.  I'm praying she'll feel better.

    Jeaninne, that is hopeful news about your scan.  How are you feeling now?  You always sound so upbeat against all the unknown, you inspire me.  You must have great strength.  Still praying hard for you.

    Bette,  I'm glad you're feeling better.  Tom sounds like such a great DH.  I'm sorry about the no pay situation, and hopefully the bureaucrats will rectify it.  You don't need that on top of everything else you're worrying about.  My prayers are with you.

    Corinne, you sound like you're doing a lot better.  Keep up your amazing faith, you inspire us all.

    Misty, congrats on your last Herceptin!  The Tamoxifen was pretty easy for me, but my onc switched me to Arimidex, which is still not too bad.

      I had my first IV Zometa for my osteopenia, and it felt so weird to be led back to the chemo chair again!  Almost a little panic!  Then it took 2 hours for the IV, and I kept expecting the bad feelings I used to get with the chemo, but I didn't feel anything.  I will be getting them every two months.  I have an appointment with a periodontist to check my teeth really good, since there is a small chance of a bad SE of necrosis of the jaw bone with Zometa.  Wish I would have known before the IV, I would feel a lot better about it.  Why do all of these meds that help us have to have bad SEs?

    Hope everyone has a great weekend,

    Deen

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

    Thanks for your prayers, Deen. I hope the Zometa SE's are not too bad. It would seem weird to be back in a chemo chair.

    We went to our apartment complex picnic today and it was nice to see all the neighbors. I took cookies that I baked yesterday, and everyone liked them. Since all the cancer TX, I have been sensitive to heat and humidity, so we didn't stay long.

    Tom sent me a nice e-card today. He is such a sweetie. He knows I am worried about BC mets AND him not getting paid, and is doing his best to comfort me.

    Hopefully we will hear on Monday.

    Bette 

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

    This is the day which the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

    Although the above statement is usually used to refer to Sunday, I am choosing to apply it to each day that comes. Specifically, on Monday, whatever news we receive we will find something to rejoice and be glad about.

    I had a long dark night last night, crying out to God, and casting my burdens on Him. He answered, and I slept peacefully for several hours. I am up early on this Sunday morning, reading my Bible and praying for my BCO sisters.

    Bette 

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  • Corinne6
    Corinne6 Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2009

    Hi all, just a quickie to let you know that all of you have been covered in prayer today as usual!!

    Bette and Jeannine: I am in the waiting room with you!!! When something happens to one it really happens to us all in our hearts.

    Karen, I understand how both you and your Mom feel.  We are here for you both.  I too had a time off Herceptin because of me EV I have taken Coq10 and hawthorn berry. Since then my EV has been in the 55-60 range, I think it really works.  As for your mom,  there are lots of people that pull through that have alot against them.  Please tell her we are covering her in prayer!!

    Deen, I am not doing the zometa thing. I hope that all goes well.

    Love and Hugs,

    Corinne

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

    Hi everyone!!  My computer was down and we had to ration $$ for awhile after my mastectomy in February, all the "beginning of the year" deductibles, out-of-pocket, etc.  I hope everyone is doing well!  I'm back at work full time, I have about two inches of hair (it's growing SO slow!), start rads tomorrow, 34 tx.  I've really missed all of you!

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  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 597
    edited July 2009

    Wow Chelli, I was wondering where you went!!!  I'm so glad you're back!  Have you been riding lately?  I know it's been hot, but DH and I try to ride when we can.

    Corinne, did they want you to do the Zometa?  My onc said it reduces the recurrence of BC by 50%, while helping the osteopenia I have.  I just wish I had my dental work done before I started it.

    My prayers are going out to Bette and Jeaninne this week for good news!

    Hope everyone has a great week,

    Deen

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