Wife had chemo, double mastectomy, and radiation

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LuvnNikki
LuvnNikki Member Posts: 13
edited January 2015 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer

Hello everyone! My wife was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer 10/1/13. We were told she was Her2 positive and also had a positive node in her right armpit. As a result she had chemo first, followed by a double mastectomy, and lymphnode removal. It was advised to have immediate reconstruction followed by radiation which ended 8/30/2014. Unfortunately, she noticed a nodule under her left armpit, right arm, several in her abdomen area, and pelvis area; total of appx; 12. The one under her armpit was biopsied and contains cancer cells. She's scheduled for a CT and bone scan Tomorrow and Thursday with Friday the oncologist giving us a full report. She's been in lots of pain in her abdomen area and lower back. I'm optimistic but so afraid. The cancer she had before was hormone fed and very aggressive so as of Friday they put her on Tamoxifen.  

I'm not sure what to expect. My heart is broken. She's 42 and a mother of twin girls. Please keep us in your prayers.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2014

    Oh, we are so very sorry for what you and your wife are going through right now. The waiting is agony. We are here for you, and are eager to hear how things go tomorrow. 

    Gentle hugs to you both, 

    The Mods

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2014

    LuvnNikki, Welcome to the BCO community. We are so sorry that your wife's cancer and current situation has brought you here. We hear that your heart is broken. We are sure that there are others here who can appreciate what you all are going through. You have joined a caring and informed community of others walking similar paths. Please keep us posted and maintain contact here to get support so that you can support your wife in the days to come. We are sending warm thoughts your way. The Mods

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited September 2014

    LuvnNikki - I'm so sorry for the additional symptoms.  Of course you are heartbroken. Try to take things a step at a time. Praying for Nikki's protection and for comfort for you and the girls. Please let us know how things are going. Gentle hug. 

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  • Obxflygirl1
    Obxflygirl1 Member Posts: 377
    edited September 2014

    this breaks my heart and I am praying for your family.  Hugs coming your way.....

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  • LuvnNikki
    LuvnNikki Member Posts: 13
    edited September 2014

    Thank you all for your warm wishes. This journey has truly been a testament of our strength. I wish there was more I could do and I pray my love and support will sustain us during these difficult times. I love her to life and would love for our forever to be many years to come. 

    Again, I am appreciative and welcome your prayers and encouraging wisdom.

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  • LuvnNikki
    LuvnNikki Member Posts: 13
    edited September 2014

    Hello everyone,

    My dear Nikki's results were delivered Friday 9/5/14.  She was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer with met to liver with subcutaneous nodules throughout her body.  She started chemo today; Gemzar and Carboplation; 8 cycles to take place (Wk 1 both drugs, Wk 2 Gemzar only, then a week off).  

    We didn't ask for a prognosis, rather the Oncologist stated she would like to get ahead of the disease which made me hopeful.  They also prescribed morphine for the pain; thank God.  I am thanking God for the healing that is taking place and praying for longevity.

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  • Niloc
    Niloc Member Posts: 30
    edited October 2014

    Hugs to both of you LuvnNikki, It is a hard time and I hope Nikki is tolerating the Chemo well. Let us know how you are both going. From a hubby of a wonderful wife, I wish you all the best.

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  • LuvnNikki
    LuvnNikki Member Posts: 13
    edited January 2015

    Hello Niloc,

    Thank you for inquiring. Nikki has been responding to chemo well. She's on Carboplatin/Gemzar; 2 weeks on 1 week off. She's also on Aredianbone strengthening once a month. Her cancer markers have decreased and the liver pain has gone away.

    The new development which had us in the hospital for a week is the pain under her arm pit, down her arm and the area in back near the crease of the arm pit. The right implant has been removed as they said it was infected. However, she still has intense pain which is being managed (or lack thereof) by dilaudid and morphine. She describes it as a constant tightness/muscle spasm in the arm pit and the area in the crease while the arm is a burnin sensation. The area are very hard too. We are at a loss. Every couple of hours she's been taking pain meds which doesn't relieve the pain. We've appli d heat compresses as well.

    Please help.

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