Chemo May 2011

Thought I would just let you all know that blondelawyer (Lisa Brown) died this morning.

Her dear father-in-law has been by her side throughout this sad final journey.

I don't believe she was close to many here - but the YSC girls have been watching over the amazing love given to her by the cystic fibrosis support commmunity, where she was very active. For more info,

http://www.facebook.com/#!/lisawb

How sad! So young... .Blondelawyer had such sadness within her after losing her husband. I hope that she has found peace now.

I agree MamaV, I will also keep that thought - I know she was in so much pain from losing him and then from having to go through this battle without him. RIP Lisa.  I am so sad, this is such a sobering update. All we can do is to enjoy our lives and be grateful for every day we are given. I've remarried since but in 2008 I lost my husband of a sudden cardiac arrest- totally healthy man- we had three kids, one of which was with him at the park. We never know and we can't live in fear we should just live with joy and gratitude.

I have been thinking about Lisa since I saw the thread last night.  I am so sad about her passing.  Beaglesgirl, thank you for the words of wisdom.

I would like to let everyone on the board know that you all helped me get through my journey.  We might not know each other closely but this online connection with you all is truly a tremendous blessing for me.

Laureen 

Hi Everyone,

I will be moving to Akron, Ohio (near Cleveland) on Saturday.  My fiance and I will be there for 3 years and will then be heading back to the Bay Area.

Does anyone know of any recommended Breast Cancer support group in Cleveland area?  I would appreciate all info!

Thank you all,

Laureen 

Cyborg - booo!  Let us know about Friday.  My bone scan is showing significant loss due to Arimidex too.  BC just stinks!

Hi Ladies! Well- this week just stunk for the May '11 girls I had my 3 month follow-up with my MO on Tue and he scared me when he sent me downstairs for an urgent CT of my chest - all because I had a cough and some pain in my sternum. For 24 hours I planned my death... again then thankfully they called and said it was all clear! I am grateful for his swift action but it really is discouraging in my mental recovery.

Also, my hip has also been in lots of pain for 6-7 months. I'm triple negative  so not on an anti-hormonals but I did have a hysterectomy in Dec. Also at same ill fated appt on Tue MO said "I want you to have an MRI for the hip, it may be "avascular necrosis from the chemo"  what? another side effect? So I'm in the same bad hip boat Cyborg. 

I did promise God that I would take the Femur surgery with no complaints if he spared me from mets when I was praying and crying all night waiting for my scan results.  

Hoping for good news from your scan on Friday Cyborg and MamaV I don't know what to say about the bone loss other than what I tell myself everyday. Everyday we wake up is a Good Day.  I'll check for everyones updates next week.  

thank God its not mets! Cyborg. I am relieved for you on that one. I wish i had an answer for our disintegrating bones. hhmmmmm Open for ideas if anyone gets a good lead on that one. I'm leaving for MRI of my hip. I will update when I get the results. 

Wow, can you believe we're even talking about "mets' already. It's so real and not unlikely but it seems like we just went through the super deluxe car wash and are still wet.

I had my second set of scans last week and all clear. I wasn't worried but I must admit that the recurrence rate does spike within fisrt two years then year 5. 

I can't imagine my oncologist being able to look me in the face and tell me that I have mets so soon since chemo and radiation. Maybe I should expect the unexpected.

 You are all strong ladies and your hanging in there. Keep the faith. 

Arimidex nearly killed me. Aromisin is working much better. There are options for hormonal therapy. Fyi.

Hugs,

Kat

Glad it's nothing more serious than that Beags - Ridiculous how compared to BC, everything else seems like not such a big deal!  Still hope you find something to ease your pain!

Vicky

Happy December to all!

It does sound like we all have some lasting SE's from treatment. I had to quit my job, it was just too Physical work for me. On a better note, I love not workign, getting some projects done around the house!

Has anyone heard from Candice? (36yearold)? I miss blondlawyer, I think of her often. It does make me happy thinking of her and her husband being back togethher, healthy, and no more pain.

Beautiful~~~~