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Mamita49
Mamita49 Member Posts: 538
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Liver scan inconclusive.......I got the call wedesday.

They found two cancerous spots on the liver. Well........Thats it.

I am in shock, would have been 4 years excact to the date. My hospital does scans every year, sorry.....Bullshit scanning ONLY if you symptoms. I dont have any, feel great, bang.....got the cancer now in the liver.

Imagine I would have waited til I got symptoms ???

Anyhow, just wanted to let you know.

Sill in shock, I will post later, waiting today for the phonecall to see Onc.

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited December 2012

    Mamita, I am really sorry to hear that. My auntie got liver mets last year, did another round of taxotere, all gone and still NED.

    Let us know what the onc has to say.

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  • fredntan
    fredntan Member Posts: 1,821
    edited December 2012

    I am sorry, am so glad they do scans. stupid cancer.

    mine only takes my 30$ copay and feels my chest and I am out the door. 

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited December 2012

    Carol - shocking news, I can't even imagine how you are dealing, but you WILL and we all are here for you.  Vent away, sister!

    I believe the last test that you were waiting on was an MRI - which can be informative but I think that you need a biopsy to really find out what is going on (including if it is cancerous or not and , if so, er+, her+, etc).  

    I'll be praying for you , my friend.  Hugs.

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited December 2012

    ((((hugs)))) I'll be praying too...definitely need a biopsy.

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  • Momof2inME
    Momof2inME Member Posts: 683
    edited December 2012

    I am so sorry to hear about your progression. Will be thinking of you and praying you kick those liver mets right out.

    HUGS

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  • Mamita49
    Mamita49 Member Posts: 538
    edited December 2012

    You cant imagine how sad I am, specially for my two gils.

    I asked the doc about biopsy, and he said its pretty sure thats liver cancer since he presented my case to ALL specialist including head of radiology and head of liver dept.

    I will meet with Onc Dec 20, .....Nice Christmas present.

    My husband is a mess, my girls are hopeful. I dont know how to feel, since physically I feel in top shape.

    I will keep you posted.

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited December 2012

    I have a friend who was diagnosed with liver mets in October 2008.  She doesn't post on this site often because she is TOO BUSY, she also has kids and she lives every day to the fullest.  It has been over 4 years now and she is feeling good.  At least 3 of those years she has been on an AI and has now moved to Xeloda - still feeling good for the most part and has long blonde beautiful hair and an even more beautiful smile.

    With the news coming out of SABCS this week, we have even more reason for hope.  Ask your Oncologist about that when you see him.  

    Believe that you will feel as good as you do now and continue to live life to the fullest every day.  

    Much love - Mary

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited December 2012

    Oh, Carol, I am so, so sorry.

    I know you are probably reeling right now, but know that you have us all behind you.

    I really don't know what to say, just know I will be thinking of you and your family.

    Please keep us updated with what your onc says.

    ((((hugs))))

    Kerry

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited December 2012

    We are ALL here for you! You can beat this..The fact that you feel great is excellent...We are all here for you 100%...

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited December 2012

    Carol

    Sending hugs and prayers. We are here for you. Once you have a plan in place and know what is coming down the road hopefully you won't feel so overwhelmed. It is so hard. Know you aren't alone. One day at a time. Hang in there.diana50

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  • ali68
    ali68 Member Posts: 1,383
    edited December 2012

    That's the pits! You will be ok Hun.



    Xx

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited December 2012

    So sorry to hear your news. Hugs.

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  • vivian1
    vivian1 Member Posts: 13
    edited December 2012

    So sorry Mamita - we are all behind you and here for you.  Take good care of yourself!

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  • 116
    116 Member Posts: 108
    edited December 2012

    I am so glad for you that they did the scans, you are right about the no scan being "bullshit", just like fredntan my oncolgist just took my $30.00 copay, and did a kind of sorta breast exam. I finally told him that I can do a breast exam a lot cheaper...... and that sometimes I even did them for free :) He had a good laugh, and I have not seen him since. I simply got frustrated about the waste of time and money and stopped going altogether. I will be thinking about you and hope they knock those liver mets to the curb quickly! Tell your Doc that I personally said thank you for looking after you so well!!!

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited December 2012

    Oh, Mamita... sending warm, loving hugs to you.  I am holding you in my thoughts.  Let us know what the plan is.    I so wish you did not get this news.  G.

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited December 2012

    I'm so sorry to hear this Carol.  Sending you hugs and prayers.  Please let us know how things are going.

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited December 2012

    Hugs, Carol, I'm so sorry.  Keep us posted on the plan of attack to take care of this, please?

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  • DCMom
    DCMom Member Posts: 624
    edited December 2012

    {{{{{{{Carol}}}}}}}} 

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  • kathleen1966
    kathleen1966 Member Posts: 793
    edited December 2012

    I am very sorry about this, it is horrible, not fair, not right.  I hope that you find a treatment plan soon and that it works wonderfully. :(

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  • JacquelineG
    JacquelineG Member Posts: 282
    edited December 2012

    So sorry to hear your news -- but you will soon be kicking cancer's you know what.... i really do believe the treatments in the pipeline will help you get NED!!

    jackie

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2012

    Mamita, so sorry to hear this. 

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2012

    Mamita,

    Sorry to hear this.  Please keep us posted with your progress. The BCO community is here to support you through the treatments. 

    (((The Mods)))

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited December 2012

    Hi There, I am confused. Are they saying the findings on a scan are inconclusive or did you have a liver biopsy?

    A tumor tissue biopsy  is the only 100% way of confirming liver mets. IF it is truly  liver mets, there is a wealth of RXs to deal with it.

    My mom had" too many to count liver met lesions" an she had a mega response. You'll be Ok. Hang  in there.May blessings.

    Linda

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  • Flamin_nora
    Flamin_nora Member Posts: 52
    edited December 2012

    soooooo sorry to hear your news.....hang in there......(I am also from Montréal and nearly 4 yrs out)

    Big hug

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited December 2012

    Oh, Mamita, that's terrible news to get any time of the year, but it's doubly awful during the big holiday season. I hope they decide to biopsy it so they have the most up-to-date information about it when they pick a treatment plan. If the spot is large and accessible enough, I would insist on it first.

    My prayer for you is that they find the most effective treatment and have you dancing with NED in the new year!

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  • Mamita49
    Mamita49 Member Posts: 538
    edited December 2012

    Thank you all sooo much. right now, I have no idea. I had a scan about 3 weeks ago, and it came back " inconclusive" for two small spots on the liver. I was laughing when the doc said it looks b9, probably from chemo or Tamox. Common, me........Are you kidding me, I am doing so great. eat well, exercise, perfect weight, ok, I can't run anymore 5km, but I am also getting older.

    And then.........wang, the phone call, my breast surgeon phoned and said he presented my " inconclusive" findings to the head of radiology, head of liver dept, and they ALL confirmed I do not need an invasive biopsy, and YES, they can see its cancer. Voilà.......

    To the date excact Dec, 15 I was 4 years ago diognosed with breast cancer, just  before Christmas.

    What happend......???? geee. do I need some hope, cause right now, I am in a bad place, .........

    i will let you know next week, when i have a plan.

    Buy for now dear sisters........

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited December 2012

    Hello Mamita,  I came here specifically looking to see if you had posted, and here you are!  You have been in my thoughts every day. I wish I could come over there and give you a big hug.  I've got family right there in Montreal, so I can visualize a bit where you are.  Next week you'll know more.  Keep us in the loop, we all want to support you. Sending hope and BIG Hugs!!!  G.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited December 2012

    If these two spots are indeed cancer then the good news is that they are super small and I am SURE you will be NED in no time!!!! Are you able to get a second opioun? I would think they would need to biopsy to determine if your still her 2 negative and er positive.

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited December 2012

    Carol,

    I'm so sorry that you've been given this news. But there is still a lot of hope for you. I've been spending my time in the stage IV forum and it feels so good because I see many women who are doing well.



    Since you've been taking good care of yourself the chances of the treatment plan working and your immune system kicking in are very high. Remember, you can be stage IV and still be having a long dance with NED.

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited December 2012

    I am sorry too read this latest developement. Bu the psotive thing is the liver " spots" are small.There is a wealth of great RXs that will surely get you back to NED.

    Have fatih. You'll be ok!

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