6 years Stage IIIC....who knew?

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited May 2010

    Thank you so much girls.....could not have gotten here without every single woman here......you guys are the rock stars.....I just want a chance to play in the band for a very long time!!!!

    Jacqueline 

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  • LindaLou53
    LindaLou53 Member Posts: 929
    edited May 2010

    Congrats Jacqueline on a fantastic 6 years!  Such a wonderful post and now you give so much hope to others! May you keep playing in that band a long, long time!

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited May 2010

    Jaqueline -

    I read this yesterday and it just stopped me in my tracks - literally.  I printed off your post and spent some time thinking about your path report and how you did the extra FUMeP chemo.  Finally found the drug combos with a google search.

    I didn't have the skin involvement and we don't think there's any vascular involvement for me.  Original tumor size was about the same (first biopsy took out a chunk). Got the extracapsular invasion.  Had the same poor response to neoadjuvant chemo.  Margins OK with 2mm.  Same grade 3 and hormone receptors.  Also ILC but have the pleomorphic cells.

    So I look at your post and it's such a wake up call.  I'm not doomed.  There is every reason to believe that I will be NED.  Going to have a serious talk with the onc next Wed.  Might even reference your path and chemo.  Thank you so much!! 

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  • penelopejones
    penelopejones Member Posts: 22
    edited May 2010

    Jaqueline ! !  What an awesome "post" to open my computer to this morning! ! !

    Thank you and congratulations.....! !  I too hope to be able to say the same thing 6 years from now! ! !

    First diagnosis May 20, 2004....Met....May 20, 2010....You are one of those that keeps us going... Thank you so much...God bless you....Lovingly, pen

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited May 2010

    What a great post!  Thank you for sharing!!!  I needed that today.

    Heres to many, many, many more years...........................

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  • lovetosail
    lovetosail Member Posts: 544
    edited May 2010

    Congratulations Jacqueline! 

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited June 2010

    Wow Jacqueline!!!

    I LOVE hearing these posts!  It gives me hope and inspiration for the future.  I'm going to print your post for when I'm feeling down!

    Love,

    Sharon :)

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  • alaskalady
    alaskalady Member Posts: 45
    edited June 2010

    Jacqueline,  I don't get on the computer much and when I logged on your post sure got my attention.  I am so happy for you and myself and everyone else that your post gives hope to. Thank you!  I am joining Diane doing the Happy Dance.......May God Bless you with many many more years.

    Love,

    Janet

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited June 2010

    Waaa Whooo!  I already printed your post for inspiration.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Sharon

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  • Annie62
    Annie62 Member Posts: 1,081
    edited June 2010

    Jacquelinie,

    Congratulations. Thank you so much for posting your story.

     Annie

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  • Dawnmrn1
    Dawnmrn1 Member Posts: 446
    edited June 2010

    Jacqueline!  Just found this thread!  You go girl!  You give me hope, sometimes all you hear are peoples troubles, you make it all worthwhile!  Thanks for being sooo positive and giving the rest of us something to look forward to!!

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  • pamdo
    pamdo Member Posts: 49
    edited June 2010

    what an awesome post - so inspiring  - I too am 3C so love to hear this!

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  • SKBL
    SKBL Member Posts: 11
    edited June 2010

    Congratulations, Jacqueline!

    I was diagnosed this May, so your story gives me so much hope!! Thank you for posting!

    What was your treatment and in addition to that, to what do you attribute your victory (exercise, vitamins, nutrition, prayer)?  I am 55, had one breast removed, and plan to have the other side done and a complete hysterectomy after radiation.  The oncologist I met with is thinking about giving me Taxotere and Cytoxin every 3 weeks x 6, radiation for 5-6 weeks, then Tamoxifen and eventually, Arimidex. I will be getting a second opinion on Monday.  The first onc. is also contemplating Adriamycin with the other 2 drugs, but leans against it (thinks it is not very effective on lobular cancer).  I am strong and healthy, otherwise. My Onco type was a 35, high for a recurrence.  The tumor was 10 cm. I did not exactly qualify for the Onco test, since I am premenopausal, but he thinks I am close to menopause, so he sent it in.

    With only one shot at this, I want to get it right.  My son is only 13 and my husband is a super senior.  Thinking about that is tough for me.  

    I would appreciate any thoughts and advice!  Thank you, again!

    Susan 

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