May 2010 Chemo

I like the image of a tattoo for the lips -- I've always had sensitive ones -- never able to really wear lipstick -- now this could have been a good choice all those years.  Hey, I went to see my onco today -- the last mammo still showed some concerns so I have to have another one in 6 months.  He still thinks it is some of the scar tissue issues -- says he normally would have started only having me get the mammogram once a year now that I've hit 3 years BUT due to the concerns of the doctor over at the mammogram area -- he is agreeing to order up one first part of July.  He says that IF this one should show some concerns, it might be time to consider removal of the breast.  He says that you reach a point where you don't keep going in to take small biopsies and/or surgery -- cosmetically -- which is true.  He thinks it will show nothing the next time -- but wanted me to be aware.  When I inquired about scar tissue just sorta "expanding" and perhaps this is the case, he said -- no, scar tissue will actually reduce and lessen over time.  But then I just had a small surgery to "check" things this past July -- not quite a year -- so we'll see where this July's scan shows us.  SOMETIMES I wonder if I should have had more COURAGE and just had the breast removed initially.  Oh well, we can't look back and I was SO FEARFUL of that.  Hoping you all are doing well!  Mr. Winter wants to keep kicking us all about -- we get some teasing in Georgia with some warm days and then bam a cold cold one.    HUGS to you all!  Much love!

Hi ladies.  Sorry to tell you that my bone scan yesterday showed mets to my sternum, spine and hips... so my chest was hurting for a reason, and I do not have a herniated disc, I have tumors.     We have a CT scheduled for Wednesday to look at my organs... and then I guess we come up with a treatment plan.  So sad, I just don't even know how to function yet.  Please, please let my other scans be clear!!  

i am so sorry you are  here.  will you be treated at choa

You have never been on Herceptin? I see you're triple positive so you will have more than one alternative of treatment. I hope they get it under control for you. *big hugs*

I am praying that this will be taken care of soon, and you get on a good treatment that makes the mets disappear.

Hi Leanna,

So glad to hear the scans were clear!  Hoping and praying the infusions help.  I know every person's course is their own, but my 80 year old aunt was diagnosed with bone mets about 3 years ago and she is doing great.  She gets around better than most people half her age!  I am hoping and praying you have the same great results from treatment.  Also, sounds like you need to find a better therapist!  Its a lot to deal with, especially for kids, you'd think she'd have some good suggestions.  If not, time to find another!  I keep thinking about your granite countertops and how you decided to go for them back in 2010 and in my mind I just keep hearing "you go, girl!"  Sending lots of healing and positive thoughts!  xoxo

Leanna9:  I've not been on in a while -- reading and caught up with your situation.  Hugs!  Yes, push like you've never pushed before to get what you need.  Find a better counselor like has been suggested because helping you to help your children will relieve some of your stress.  It is like we've all said -- the doctors know things but they don't know ALL things -- so it is up to us and our loved ones to help us push to get the answers and do what works best for us.  I will say continued prayers on your treatment getting this resolved and your body completely healthy!  I am sorry you are having to deal with this -- know we all love you and are here to listen! 

Popping in to send HUGS to my friends.  Praying continued good news / positive news for each one of you.  My cousin just learned she has breast cancer-- fed by estrogen -- by her adrenalin gland.  GOOD GRIEF!  I encouraged her to go on this site and get additional answers and support.  Leanna, you're in my prayers and hoping others are stepping up to help with your precious children on coping with the stress and pains you are having to endure.  Praying for a complete healing of your body -- because we know your spirit is a strong feisty one!  Much love -- BIG HUGS!   I get another mammo on July 1st -- hoping it is a boring "same look" as the one in December.  My scar tissue is a problem -- I hope is all that is the problem.  I think all of us have the "shadow of it being there again" in our subconscious.  LOVE TO YOU ALL!  God bless each of you abundantly! 

Sacphotomom:  Ah you are sweet!  I think I tend to be a ball of nerves so I just "feel" things at times for folks.  We are pressing on 3 years out and feeling good and "safe" and praying we all will.  Did Leanna change her name to Cal1Ripken or I am having an old age issue!?!?  Sending extra hugs to Leanna (or Cal1Ripken)  -- don't go messing with us like that because we are all just 1 microsecond shy of being crazy anyway!  Prayers / love -- hugs -- positive thoughts -- positive outcomes being sent to all!  {P.S.  Had an attorney at my work who adopted a baby about a year ago -- found out she has colon cancer -- don't know staging yet -- what the H____ is that about?  Seriously, this CANCER monster is out of control!}  I think we need a Boozka instead of chemo to kill him!

Yea that is Leanna.  Wow we must all be doing really good since were have not been on here!   I am hoping that everyone is so busy enjoying we life that just don't have time to be on here. .This is the anniversary of my Diagnosis in 2010,   If you are reading this and you have just gotten your diagnosis, Please go and start a page,  the help I received from these gals through the year of 2010 was the reason I am sane today!  Love you all and Happy New year! 

Anyone here have any idea why shrek4 disappeared?

Seachain, this is going to sound totally nuts, I'm really glad it's not a recurrence that has you coming back. The other physical stuff is horrible and I have left over AI stuff too, just real happy you are NED.