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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited January 2014

    Just wanting your input on something ladies.  I've been thinking about all this.  I hope by some slim chance that if it is something....I hope its lymphoma that my dr spoke of.  Sounds crazy but hear me out....because if it is then it's a whole new animal, new meds, new everything.  If its BC then it means it's already become resistant to what I've done so far, it will be stronger and I have fewer options.  I mean there is a life time dose of AC right or am I wrong?  I'm not sure how close I am to that, if it's true.  Is this crazy logic or does this make sense to only me? Smile

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  • wintersocks
    wintersocks Member Posts: 922
    edited January 2014

    Jennyboog and Kathec,

    Dropping in to say I am thinking of you both as you get back on the rollercoaster. Hoping and hoping that both of you will be ok......

    Hands across the ocean.... 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    Jenny:  When will you know something for sure?  Am sending love & good thoughts ! 

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited January 2014

    Jennyboog-I see your logic and wonder if a call to your MO's office would help?  Could they answer your question that if it's bc - what are your potential short and long term treatment options?  And ask them about your question/concern of resistance.

    I HATE that you have to deal with this.  I can't stand that all of us are in this boat of uncertian waters.  


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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited January 2014

    Jenny, makes sense to me. Did you have dose dense A/C in 2010? They are going to biopsy it this week, correct? Will it be a needle biopsy or excision?  Sending as much positive, feel good energy as I have ....a little weak, I realize. Keep posting, friend...

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited January 2014

    I did have DD A/C in 2010.  Surgery will probably be next week, meet surgeon Friday.  The surgery is called a mediastinoscopy for the biopsy.  I see MO the week after that, maybe I'll call and see if they have more answers.  I was just curious as to y'all opinion :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    Jenny, I 'm really praying for you.  Your situation seems so real to me because of how I am feeling.  I've had this annoying cough on and off all year, and thought I would discuss it with my onc next visit. I did last week and we talked about nodules from last scan, and so he will do a CT next week.  But because of all this I feel as if there is some kind of lump or an itch deep down in my trachea and left upper lung, the feeling that I want to cough.  Though I know it could be allergy or something, the feeling in the back of my mind is lung or tracheal mets.  So now as usual it's the waiting game.

    Oceana

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited July 2020

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  • ziggypop
    ziggypop Member Posts: 1,071
    edited January 2014

    I have been off the boards for the last week and just read this thread from the beginning ~ 

    Jennyboog ~ I just wanted to say that you sound like a lovely, strong, and kind woman. If having a healthy attitude helps kill the cancer then you're going to beat the monster's ass to the curb & send it screaming down the drain. 

    As to whether lymphoma would be 'better' or not - I'd guess it'd be six in one hand half dozen in the other. 

    Sending many hugs & positive thoughts in your direction. 

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  • Minnie72
    Minnie72 Member Posts: 61
    edited January 2014

    hi Jenny,  just thinking about you and admiring your strength!  Sending good thoughts and a hug! 

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited January 2014

    Hi Jenny. I can feel your anxiety. let me try to explain. If your Biopsy is positive for BC you will have a few txoptions. Local Radiation to the site.,Systemic Chemo (not AC)There are a number of " second line" drugs that are utilized and perhaps another oral aromatase inhibitor. Maybe all three. In any event, I  understand that a dx of Lymphoma may feel reassuring right now, but a local BC recurrence to only a node or 2 can be absolutely treatable. I wish you calming thoughts, I believe you will feel better once you know definitely what the path show.

    You WILL be ok.

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited January 2014

    Just got back from meeting thoracic surgeon, I really like him so I feel I'm in good hands.  He was positive about this whole thing and said my LN's are not that large.  He said, if I had no hx of BC we wouldn't even be doing this.  I explained I was told they doubled in size and he agreed but still said that the size didn't bother him like them lighting up on PET did.  He feels like there was a huge possibility that I have inflammation from rads and when comparing previous scans he can see how things are there one time then gone the next.  He said this is from rads and shows there is a lot of inflammatory responses going on in the left chest/lung area due to rads.  I guess we'll see and deal with what comes.  I appreciate you girls hanging in there with me during this time.  I love you for all your kind words, prayers and encouragement.  Y'all make this ride so much easier just by being here.

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  • weesa
    weesa Member Posts: 707
    edited January 2014

    Oh, wow! Such encouraging news. I have been following this story, sitting on the edge of my computer chair. Like so many others here, I have had strong feelings you will be okay.

    By the way, have you ever noticed how similar our diagnoses are at the bottom of our posts? Sending love and admiration to you, down the mountains, across the piedmont to you. Weesa

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited January 2014

    Jenny

    I really like what your thoracic surgeon had to say.  I hope the biopsy is negative and this will fade into a distant memory.  I'm sorry you have to have more surgery 

    Elizabeth

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited January 2014

    Jenny-thanks for the update.  Your surgeon is wise by not jumping to conclusions.  Peace to you, sister.

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  • hopefour
    hopefour Member Posts: 459
    edited January 2014

    Oh Jenny....this sounds like a gift of HOPE!! But, regardless there is hope no matter how all this goes!!! I'll keep praying for you sweet BC sister!!! You are never alone when you're with us!!

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  • wintersocks
    wintersocks Member Posts: 922
    edited January 2014

    jennyboog 

    jenny, so pleased things are looking less bleak. really nice too that you like and trust your doc.

    I have very similar dx to you and weesa.

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  • Rachel1
    Rachel1 Member Posts: 363
    edited January 2014

    Dear Jenny,

    Like so many others I'm keeping you in my prayers. Glad you like your surgeon. That's huge.

    Big hug,

    Rachel

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  • dancermom
    dancermom Member Posts: 53
    edited January 2014

    that sounds very good!  Hoping it is B9 and the surgery goes without a hitch.  Sending lots of good thoughts your way. (((Hugs)))

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  • warrior70
    warrior70 Member Posts: 144
    edited January 2014

    Jenny, I'm a longtime lurker who just started to post about a month or so ago; I saw your before and after pics on another thread and they were very inspiring to me. I'm more active on some of the chemo threads and on the Stage 2 board, so I hope you guys won't see me as an interloper!  I just want to wish you well and tell you that I love your avatar.  It's great you like and trust your surgeon, and I'm sending good thoughts your way.  Best wishes for health from a Stage 2 sister! -Michelle

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited January 2014

    that is encouraging news, Jennybooboo!

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  • ziggypop
    ziggypop Member Posts: 1,071
    edited January 2014

    I have always liked it when a doc explains what his or her concerns are and are not and why  - it makes me feel confident that he or she is thinking about my particular case and feels like I am intelligent enough to understand. It sounds like you have a doc who does that. I'm really glad because it just gives me a very good feeling that whatever happens you are going to be in good hands and be okay.

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  • fondak
    fondak Member Posts: 376
    edited January 2014

    Jenny,  I'm so glad to hear your encouraging report.  Hopefully, you will have all this behind you soon!  Thanks for keeping everyone posted!

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  • kelly279
    kelly279 Member Posts: 55
    edited January 2014

    Hi Jenny, I haven't been on here in months, but cancer has reared it's ugly head once again and I just found out that I have 3 nodes that have tested positive...I have a PET scanon Tuesday and I pray nothing else shows up. Finding your post and reading everyone's positive comments has helped some. I wish you the best!

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  • cmdczc
    cmdczc Member Posts: 75
    edited January 2014

    Jenny,

    Just another concerned and supportive stage III sister.  I was dx'd about 6 months before you, but I found bco discussion boards about the time you started posting.  Wanted to thank you for all of your support, and positive and upbeat posts!  I'm sure this will be just another hurdle for you  in this journey we are all on.   Positive thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this.  We are all with you!!!

    Cindy (stage IIIa)

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited January 2014

    OK..so Now I am in love with your thor. surgeon!

    All good sweet girl!

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited January 2014

    kelly i am sorry.  this is crap.

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited January 2014

    Jenny,

    SO good to read your post!  Praying this is all for naught.  And Kelly, praying for you too.

    Love,

    Sharon

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited January 2014

    Jenny,

    Thinking about you today and sending you big virtual hugs.  I hope that everything turns out okay and you get some good news soon!

    Bobbie

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  • Kiss77
    Kiss77 Member Posts: 162
    edited January 2014


    I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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