APRIL Rads Anyone?

I've been having pain and a "full" feeling under my arm on mast side for about a week and it is getting worse.  No discernable swelling. The full feeling is in the axillary region.  The pain is actually on my side. Any ideas?

Sad news my friends.  I was search for an update on our Bette, and found the following...

My story is that this morning I received a phone call confirm that I have metastatic IBC, Stage IV. Trying to decide what to do next.

Have an appointment with Johns Hopkins onc on Wednesday.

Tom just held me while I cried. He is such a rock during this time. What we are both afraid to say, is that we don't know how much time we will have together.

I am choosing to praise God, and live according to His plan.

Bette 

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the prayers while I was waiting. I see that BrandonMom has given you the news that I am now stage IV. We have no idea yet what the treatment plan will be. Have an appointment with the oncologist at Hopkins tomorrow. Will keep in touch.

Bette 

Bette, I'm so sorry but I can't believe how strong you still are, I would be crushed! I know you are. Well, I'm about an hour away from you. If there is anything I can do to help, please do let me know, it's not that far.

Bette,

You are going to the #3 cancer hospital in the nation so you are in good hands. I will continue to pray for you and Tom. I'm not even an hour away if you want to talk.

Debbie

Can't wait to see the new pic Bette. Waiting to hear good news- possitive thoughts ya know  : )

Here is the new avatar. Hair is very short, but at least it has some shape now.

Leaving for Baltimore and oncology appointment soon.

Bette 

Colleen, 

Just for today. We are home in PA now. I was exhausted when we got hoe and slept for two hours.

The onc at Hopkins gave us a lot of hope, and told me to go home and live my life and not stress out about this too much.

Treatment is not set right now. Possibilities include a trial with PARP inhibitors, Xeloda or Carboplatin. Anyone know anything about these?

Also, my cancer profile has changed. My estrogen receptor is so weak, that he said I am practically triple negative and would not benefit from hormonal therapy.

I have to have a bone scan to check out some pesky achy ribs on my cancer side.

That is all for tonight.

Bette  

Bette-I too will say a prayer for you. I am glad the onc gave you hope. You are such a positive person and your fighting spirit will help you along the way. Patoo is right, Tom came into your life for a reason. Bless you both!

Karen

Bette -- It is wonderful that your oncologist has given you so much hope.  Now you have your strong faith, a lot of hope, your wonderful Tom and all of us on your side.  ((((hugs)))) --bonnie         

I posted to your other post Bette....

bette 

 Stay strong! I know it can be hard.  I was on vacation away from a computer.  We just got home now and i could not wait to read your message.  My heart broke, this cancer sucks so much!  I am more mad about all of this then anything.  Stay strong.........  It sounds like your going to have a excellent team working with you. 

Marlene

Bette Good for you! God will give guide you through this. Your Picture looks great! My hair came in GRAY! I am a blond.. well not no more...lol You look wonderful!!!!!

Restless and cannot sleep this night(actually morning).

The weekend was good, with a visit to Longwood Garden to marvel at the flowers and fountains. Tom also cooked TWO candlelight dinners for us to enjoy.

This week is more medical stuff. Two DR. appointments and a bone scan. Also waiting for the phone to ring about the clinical trial.

Prayers and Hugs to all my BCO sisters.

Bette 

PARP trial appointment on Thursday at 2 PM in Fairfax, VA. Quite a drive, but we are motivated to learn more.

Bette