Cancer can happen, to any of us!

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Diane

I spoke to Diane yesterday and she is in very good spirits for someone in her situation. She has no internet access unless she goes to the library, etc. She described what she is going through to me and boy does it sound like a terrible siuation to go through. She said to tell everyone thanks for your thoughts and prayers. She is very determined to beat this thing and with her attitude and strength she may very well do so. I talk to her every so often and if she has not been around a computer she asks me to post a little something for her. After this she has to undergo another surgery on the other side. I cannot even imagine. If anyone has anything they want me to tell her, let me know since she cannot check the internet and I can. Thanks from Diane for everyone's support.

 

[Diane4145]

I'm at hospital waiting on surgery for port, to be out in! I met with my new oncologist last Mon. And am looking at a long haul! I'll have Taxol chemotherapy, herceptin & a few other meds, for 4-5 mos! Then, I'll continue herceptin for remainder of, one yr! I'm thankful to have early breast cancer(stage 1), but, it is most aggressive grade 3! I had surgery 25 days ago & still have a drainage tube! Things we take for granted, getting around, being pain free & showering, without tubes! I'm tired & spent, but, very thankful that my prognosis, is good! In about 5 mos I'll have my 2nd, of a total of 3 surgeries! Thank you all for your thoughts & prayers and I'll keep you posted!

 

[Diane4145]

Oops, meant to say port, "put in"!

 

[Teresa]

we're thinking of you Diane! you are sweet to keep us posted here on SoWal. Take care of yourself and hang in there - we don't know what you must be going through but I can only imagine the difficulty and seemingly never-ending time it will take to get through it all. You have such a positive attitude and that's going to help so much!

 

[Alicia Leonard]

God bless you sweetie and stay tough. We will be sending positive thoughts your way!

 

[Diane4145]

Started chemo today!

I realize that some of what I post, may seem like "too much info"! Sorry if it bothers anyone, but, I'm open book and if sharing my experience will heighten breast cancer awareness, I'll do just that! YEA!!! Another year of updates, to go! I got my last drainage tube out a few days ago, 31 days after surgery! Free at last and it's wonderful! Now, for the real fun, chemo!Just started today and it's a breeze! Anticipatioin with uncertainty, was the worst part! I don't know what I'd do, without my mom being here for me! I'm getting sleepy from the Benedril given, to minimize reaction! I'll also post some pics, soon! I'll keep you all updated, with the fun!

Diane

 

[Minnie]

Good to hear from you and wishing you the best.

 

[Diane4145]

Two days out from 1st chemo starting to have a few expected side effects! Yday, I only experienced a little flushing and redness in my face. Tday, I've had a headache and achiness, which I'm told is due to the steroids, leaving my body!:-(
supposedly, I can expect to be down for the weekend, maybe I'll be the exception!lol I go every Wed. and will keep you all, posted!

 

[Andy A]

As many of you know, my wife, Betty has been battling Renal Cell Carcinoma for over four years and has lost one kidney. Her prognosis has been consistent and through several medications she has remained relatively stable.
Last Wednesday, she had a CT scan and we were really wondering what the results would be. She had been put on a new medication on our last trip to M.D. Anderson in January. It is very new and expensive so there was very little data available about its effect on patients.
We could not be more pleased. Here is a quote from the CT scan notes. " The mass in the left renal fassa adjacent...to the left diaphram on the previous study is no longer appreciated indicating a very favorable response to therapy...no new masses were identified. Her brain scan was clear as well and the small tumors that had spread to her lungs had not increased in size. For us, great news, and we both thanked God for looking after her.

 

[Lynnie]

Two days out from 1st chemo starting to have a few expected side effects! Yday, I only experienced a little flushing and redness in my face. Tday, I've had a headache and achiness, which I'm told is due to the steroids, leaving my body!:-(
supposedly, I can expect to be down for the weekend, maybe I'll be the exception!lol I go every Wed. and will keep you all, posted!

I so hope the treatment is successful for you with little to no side effects going forward!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

As many of you know, my wife, Betty has been battling Renal Cell Carcinoma for over four years and has lost one kidney. Her prognosis has been consistent and through several medications she has remained relatively stable.
Last Wednesday, she had a CT scan and we were really wondering what the results would be. She had been put on a new medication on our last trip to M.D. Anderson in January. It is very new and expensive so there was very little data available about its effect on patients.
We could not be more pleased. Here is a quote from the CT scan notes. " The mass in the left renal fassa adjacent...to the left diaphram on the previous study is no longer appreciated indicating a very favorable response to therapy...no new masses were identified. Her brain scan was clear as well and the small tumors that had spread to her lungs had not increased in size. For us, great news, and we both thanked God for looking after her.

Great news, Andy!! Thank you for sharing!!