Is My Oncologist Too Agressive?

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited September 2010

    Thinking and praying for you this weekend. We are all here for you. Either way your a suvivor and you can do this and we will be here to help!

    Blessings

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited September 2010

    Hoping the weekend flys for you Barb and the news next week is good.

    ((((((hugs)))))).. chrissy

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  • Moissy
    Moissy Member Posts: 550
    edited September 2010

    Hope the last day of scans went well. We're thinking of you.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2010

    My last day, Friday of the scans was LONG, and the worst was the injections, because they couldn't find my small little veins.  Now the waiting game.  The weekend went by fast because I busied myself with fall decorating around the house, and Sunday spent the day at my DD's house to celebrate my anniversary to DH. 38 years.  So today is Monday and I have an appt with onc tomorrow at 2:00.  I really wish I could call them today to find out if my scans are clear, but these docs  make their money with office visits, and if they found anything, I don't want to hear it on the phone.  I was thinking of calling today to see if they were clear and maybe they'd just tell me that.  

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    Barb

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited September 2010

    Hi Barb,  (((((((hugs))))))))) cause I know you are apprehensive.  Good luck.

    Peace, strength and love.  chrissyb

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  • Lowrider54
    Lowrider54 Member Posts: 2,721
    edited September 2010

    Barb...fingers, toes and anything else I can cross that the results are unremarkable...just the old disc issues flaring up.  I have pretty severe degenerative disc disease (S1, L5 and L4) and it gets to the point where I can't move and the bone mets is just above it (L3 and sprinkles on up ) - the pain is very different - the meds take the bone mets pain away but do nothing for the disc issues.  Good luck tomorrow!  Hugs...LowRider

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  • amlg1
    amlg1 Member Posts: 596
    edited September 2010

    Thinking of you Barb..Hope all scans are clear.

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited September 2010

    Barb, congrats on your anniversary!!  Stopping by to give you a {{hug}}!  You'll be in my thoughts and prayers all day tomorrow.

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  • caaclark
    caaclark Member Posts: 936
    edited September 2010

    I'm adding my good thoughts for tomorrow too.

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  • shockedat39
    shockedat39 Member Posts: 252
    edited September 2010

    Barb - I will be thinking about you today.  I'm sending all of my vibes and prayers your way for good results.  Hang in there.

    Diane 

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2010

    Thinking about you today. I know how hard it is.

    We're all here behind you.

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

    I hate, hate HATE waiting for results!  Praying all is clear for you Barb! Oh and did I mention I HATE waiting???

    (((Hugs)))

    Sharon

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  • chrishat
    chrishat Member Posts: 89
    edited September 2010

    i keep checking this thread and then remembering you won't hear anything til today. been thinking of you all weekend! please keep us posted! you are totally on my mind!

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited September 2010

    Barb,

    Thinking of you today and your appointment with the onc. I hope things go well.  

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited September 2010

    Thinking of you today Barb...We are all here for you!

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited September 2010

    Sending good thoughts your way Barb......hope everything goes okay today.

    Peace, strength, love n hugs.   chrissyb

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  • bejuce
    bejuce Member Posts: 97
    edited September 2010

    Thinking of you and praying for good news all around.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2010

    I saw my onc today and he told me all the scans showed that there is no cancer.  Such a relief.  He said he saw that worried look on my face 2 weeks ago and he takes each of his cancer patients seriously and so now we know my pain is being caused by other treatable issues from the Arimidex, degenerative disk issues, and an unremarkable cysts on my right facet joint, and also mentioned was welling and edema in the bone marrow on the clavicle, which scared me because  the report mentioned continual follow ups  because they couldn't rule out "early metastases."  My onc does not even feel it's an issue, but it explains the sensitivity around the clavicle area.  He offered to send me to a shoulder doctor because of the shoulder muscle issues but I said no, I don't want to see any doctors right now.  I've had my fill of appts and waiting rooms and prescriptions.  Thank you all wonderful women who've supported me throughout this grueling week.  I love you all!

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    Barb

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited September 2010

    barb; i am so glad for you . i know...such a relief. hang in there. the arimidex is rough.

    hugs

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited September 2010

    SO happy to hear this news!

    Leah

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  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 4,308
    edited September 2010

    Have followed this but didn't fell much like writing but was sending prayers. I know how relieved you feel having just been through similar process, not that I had as many scans etc as you. Doctors here are very conservative about such things. And I know what you mean about not seeing other drs next week I have to see gastro doc and rheumatoid arthritis doc - I am tired of appointments.Its a problem getting older.

    One positive is that they now have baseline scans.   They were quite relieved at one of my scans to find out that I have had a hemangioma in the liver which showedin earlier scans so theydid not need to worry about it.

    Well done to reach 38 years - same as us, doesn't seem that long though.

    Alyson

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited September 2010

    sooooooooooooooo happpppppppppppppppy for you!

    Blessings!

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  • gogo_xago
    gogo_xago Member Posts: 131
    edited September 2010

    Wooooow! what a relief!!!

    bravoooo!!! 

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited September 2010

    such a relief...

    definitely an understatement.  Way to go Shana!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2010

    Barb,   So happy that you got good news and thanks so much for letting us know right away. Seems to me you should be doing some celebrating tonight.  

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  • KittyDog
    KittyDog Member Posts: 1,079
    edited September 2010

    so glad to hear some good news!

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  • Moissy
    Moissy Member Posts: 550
    edited September 2010

    Barb

    Oh yeehaa! So happy to hear your great news. Sleep well tonight!

    Moissy

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited September 2010

    Hi Barb,

    Am THRILLED for you.  Well, not thrilled that you are hurting, but all of this stuff is treatable.  I have had two very sore shoulders in the past three years. Both injuries I got skiing (one a fall in the parking lot).  They caused major pain.  Mine healed on their own.

    Probably Armimdex aggravates some existing stuff, but wouldn't be surprised if everything feels a lot better now that you know it is no more than annoying.  Pain has a habit of being magnified when you are petrified.

    Hope you are doing something super-great to celebrate. - Claire

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited September 2010

    I am soooooooo thrilled.

    I had been coming on every hour this afternoon hoping to get a positive update.....

    You gotta hate those scans but love when you can hear all is clear!!!!!

    Jacqueline 

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited September 2010

    Whoot whooot!  I just got home and I am SO glad I came here to check on you.  Celebration time! (and yes, I'm kinda singing that song)....or is that song Celebrate good times...either way it works!

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