Moving to Stage IV

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SusieMTN
SusieMTN Member Posts: 795
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Well, knew this would happen but I was so hoping I was wrong! 

Diagnosed STAGE IV in May 2011. So far all I know is I have some mets to the vertabra. I was having some pain and I attributed it to a bad back until I realized the type of discomfort was different. I am starting radiation within a few days so that should zap the heck out of those little buggers....Still waiting to hear about other scans, HOPING the scans do not show it is elsewhere!

Stage III girls (and all others) stay diligent with your check-ups etc..... My pain was not constant but WAS worsening. I always will HOPE and PRAY you DO NOT change stages.  

I am getting my fight mode back and moving toward kicking some serious butt....Yell  So look out cancer!!!!

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited May 2011

    Susie,

    I am so sorry to hear about your change, but you are so courageous and hopeful that I know you are going to seriously kick cancer's butt!  Thank you so much for reminding us to stay diligent.

    Hugs
    Bobbie

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited May 2011

    Aw, Susie, that's so distressing to hear. I hope your onc is aggressive and knocks it back to NED quickly.



    My next onc apointment is 6/14, and I have a few things to discuss about pain and symptoms. We have to ask or they won't think there's anything wrong. All they have to go on are our "numbers" from bloodwork and our complaints, until they order scans based on those.



    How did your onc find yours?

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  • SusieMTN
    SusieMTN Member Posts: 795
    edited May 2011

    I started having increased pain and I was told to go to ER by head of Onc. dept.  If I had not mentioned that I was having shortness of breath when I arrived there I really don't think a CT and later that evening an MRI would have been ordered.  I had been having a throbbing in my back that I assumed was from other things, started just ever so slightly at night when I would go to bed, then began to happen in day time. 

    I have a bad back so though at first it was a bad mattress, its just my bad back, not enough lumbar support in chairs......., LOL boy was I ever WRONG! ......my hubby reminded me I could not find anywhere that was comfortable!

    Just glad they found it............and that I am getting my spunk back

    Susie

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited May 2011

    Aww, Susie..this sucks.  Glad you are getting your fight on.  Hoping rads kicks this in the arse.

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  • nowords
    nowords Member Posts: 423
    edited May 2011

    I agree, this sucks. Sounds like you have a plan. Thinking of you and wishing you easy rads and painless days ahead.

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited May 2011

    Hi Susie, welcome to the SS Stage IV the cruise that no-one wants to join.  Hope the rads relieve the pain in your bones, it did for me.

    Love n hugs.  Chrissy

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  • geewhiz
    geewhiz Member Posts: 1,439
    edited May 2011

    Susie, we are all here for you still in stage 3. A little number doesn't change that. Sending you lots of love!

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  • elmcity69
    elmcity69 Member Posts: 998
    edited May 2011

    Susie, I'm so sorry. I hear that fighting spirit loud and clear through your post, however...you can do it. We are all behind you!   You're on my prayer list...and the image of "zapping" the buggers is a good one.

     (hug)

    janyce

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited May 2011

    I'm so sorry.  With SEs from our meds and just trying to keep active it's so hard to know when to cry "wolf".  I'm glad that you did and didn't just to try woman-up.  I hope those beams knock it down to nothing!

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited May 2011

    Susie. I am sorry to read about your progression. You attitude and the  treatments out there now  ( and in the pipeline) for bone mets are really good.

     Smart girl  getting checked out and not ignoring the back pain. praying very soon you'll kick  it back to NED.

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited May 2011

    Sorry to hear the news but I'm liking your attitude Susie... I wish you all the best with tx.  Stay strong sweetie.  Hugs and prayers going your way.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited May 2011

    I am so sorry Susie:) But I am glad to hear how positive you are! Hang in there...We are all here for you!

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited May 2011

    Dear Susie,

    I am sorry too about the progression. I agree, smart girl for getting checked out and knowing what you're dealing with. I am hopeful that the rads will kick the pain to the curb and you will be NED soon.

    Hugs and Prayers,

    Lexi

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited May 2011

    Dam... hoping you are NED soon.. you'll be surprised at how well treatments work.

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  • amlg1
    amlg1 Member Posts: 596
    edited May 2011

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.This really sucks!!!((((HUGS))))

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited May 2011

    Susie....I hope you get to grow old with us too....keep up the fight!!!!!

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited May 2011

    Crap...........I'm so sorry to hear that you've got mets in your spine.  Prayers, fingers and toes crossed that the rads help your pain and discomfort.

    (((hugs))) Jenn

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  • kimber3006
    kimber3006 Member Posts: 586
    edited May 2011

    Susie - So sorry to hear this.  Hope rads knocks the crap out of it!

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  • kimf
    kimf Member Posts: 334
    edited May 2011

    Seriously this really sucks Susie. I'm so sorry about your progression. But those rads will kick the crap out of that cancer and ned will come avisitin' again! prayers and hugs being sent your way!

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited May 2011

    Here's hoping NED is in your corner in no time.....it can be done!   (((hugs))))

    Jacqueline

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited May 2011

    (((HUGS))) Susie,

    Time to kick some a$#!  I will be hoping and praying it's localized!  I've been avoiding some back pain too and I am hoping it just goes away.  Tired of this freakin roller coaster---time to get off!!!

    Sharon

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