Onc called with biopsy results :(

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Texasgirl10
Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
in Breast Cancer #1
My onc called today at 2:40 with my biopsy results. It's inflammatory breast cancer around the heart and pleural spaces of my lungs. So now I've joined my other pink sisters and brothers who are stage 4. I have known since day 1 that this day would come. Cancer in itself is sneaky and hateful but IBCi very quick & can happen in the blink of an eye. I see my onc on Monday at 8:00 to discuss the treatment plan. I'm gearing up for the fight but I sure am not looking forward to loosing my hair again, especially because im just starting to look a little like me again.

Thank you all for your prayers & I'm asking that you please pray for my family too. I'm so worried about my husband and my parents. They are being strong but I know that they are scared senseless.

Hugs & God Bless,

Dawne
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  • Pam5
    Pam5 Member Posts: 232
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    Oh Dawne
    I am so sorry to hear this news. Even when we suspect and are pretty sure what's going on, hearing the words is just devastating. I will surely keep you in my prayers and put you and your family in my God Box right now.

    God Bless you. You are not alone.

    Pam
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
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    Dang It!
    Oh Dawne, I'm so sorry! I really really really HATE cancer and what it has done to so many of us. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Please know that we are all here for you. Keep that wonderful fighting spirit!

    Lots of hugs, Debi
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
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    Pam5 said:

    Oh Dawne
    I am so sorry to hear this news. Even when we suspect and are pretty sure what's going on, hearing the words is just devastating. I will surely keep you in my prayers and put you and your family in my God Box right now.

    God Bless you. You are not alone.

    Pam

    Thank you Pam
    Thank you Pam. I definitely believe in the power of prayer.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    Dawne,
    I am so very sorry that you had bad news. Of course, your family will be included in my prayers for you.


    Warmest hugs,

    Sue
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
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    Dawne
    ever the optimist, I was still hoping for good news. I too always felt I was not done with he beast, but it didn't make it any easier when it showed its ugly head again to tell my family, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

    I will continue to believe each week when I get my infusions, that the chemo is my bridge to life until they come up with the combination to turn this into a treatable chronic condition.

    BTW, I am on Navelbine this time and I got some hair back. It was an inch to an inch and a half and actually had my first real hair appointment in over a year to get it trimmed. It took 4 months to grow, but it was kind of normal to go to a salon. Infusion nurse said with some of the new chemo's you don't always lose your hair.

    My heart and prayers go out to you Dawne and your loving family.
    Hugs,
    Carol
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
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    Bad Biopsy Results
    Oh Dawne, I am SO sorry to hear about your biopsy results. I really don't even know what to say. I know you were so proud of yourself for finally stopping smoking and you were looking forward to having your reconstruction done - and now this. Certainly not what you were hoping I know. Your Pink family is thinking of you and your husband and parents.

    IRENE
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
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    So sorry
    Oh Dawne, I am so sorry to hear your news. Prayers are coming your way for you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Linda
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
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    Dawne, you are covered in
    Dawne, you are covered in prayer for strength and healing. I'll also keep your family in prayer as well. Keep hopeful that the treatment plan is going to be successful. I know what you mean about the hair.

    Hugs surround you,

    Sylvia
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
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    debi.18 said:

    Dang It!
    Oh Dawne, I'm so sorry! I really really really HATE cancer and what it has done to so many of us. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Please know that we are all here for you. Keep that wonderful fighting spirit!

    Lots of hugs, Debi

    Dawne, I'm so sorry about
    Dawne, I'm so sorry about your diagnosis. I hate cancer too! We're here for you!


    Hugs, Noel
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
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    debi.18 said:

    Dang It!
    Oh Dawne, I'm so sorry! I really really really HATE cancer and what it has done to so many of us. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Please know that we are all here for you. Keep that wonderful fighting spirit!

    Lots of hugs, Debi

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  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
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    Sorry about Results
    Dawne,

    Sorry your results were not good. I too am a stage 4 with bone mets. I hope your treatment plan goes well. I've lost my hair twice as well. I actually didn't care as much the second time. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Stay positive and hopefully this is just a bump in the road of life.

    Terry
  • AngieD
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    sea60 said:

    Dawne, you are covered in
    Dawne, you are covered in prayer for strength and healing. I'll also keep your family in prayer as well. Keep hopeful that the treatment plan is going to be successful. I know what you mean about the hair.

    Hugs surround you,

    Sylvia

    Dawne, I'm so sorry to hear
    Dawne, I'm so sorry to hear the news! Cancer sucks!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
    Angie
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    camul said:

    Dawne
    ever the optimist, I was still hoping for good news. I too always felt I was not done with he beast, but it didn't make it any easier when it showed its ugly head again to tell my family, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

    I will continue to believe each week when I get my infusions, that the chemo is my bridge to life until they come up with the combination to turn this into a treatable chronic condition.

    BTW, I am on Navelbine this time and I got some hair back. It was an inch to an inch and a half and actually had my first real hair appointment in over a year to get it trimmed. It took 4 months to grow, but it was kind of normal to go to a salon. Infusion nurse said with some of the new chemo's you don't always lose your hair.

    My heart and prayers go out to you Dawne and your loving family.
    Hugs,
    Carol

    So sorry about the biopsy
    So sorry about the biopsy results Dawne. I was praying for good news.


    Good luck and keep posting,


    Jan
  • New Flower
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    mom62 said:

    Sorry about Results
    Dawne,

    Sorry your results were not good. I too am a stage 4 with bone mets. I hope your treatment plan goes well. I've lost my hair twice as well. I actually didn't care as much the second time. I will say a prayer for you and your family. Stay positive and hopefully this is just a bump in the road of life.

    Terry

    Dawne i am very sorry
    I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
    Hugs
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    New Flower said:

    Dawne i am very sorry
    I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
    Hugs

    This sucks!
    Sweet Dawne.....I so hate this for you and your family....I certainly can relate......remember, we are stronger than we know....we just do what what we have to do.......

    Prayers coming your way...
    BIG Hugs, Nancy
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
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    Stage IV Club
    Dear Dawne,

    Am so sorry that your biopsy pathology showed that your cancer is back. Treatment is doable. In 2008, when I had so many tumors in both lungs and pleura, along with a pleural effusion that the thoracic surgeon used the word "studded with tumors". It's almost 4 years now and I am still around. My recent scan has me almost all back to where I started on square one in 2008 along with bone involvement now. However, I will fight again. You will too!

    John Paul Jones a sea captain back in the time of the Revolutionary War said "I have not yet begun to fight!" That is us, we ladies and gentlemen with Stage IV.

    Wishing you the best on this journey you didn't not want to embark.

    Doris
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
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    Oh Dawne, I'm so sorry you joined us
    It is hard enough in the "regular" club, now joining the advanced is quite a kick in the pants.

    You can do this!!

    I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers,

    Jennifer
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Oh Dawne, not the news any
    Oh Dawne, not the news any of us want to hear. I'm sorry you joined this Stage IV club. But, it's not a death sentence, just means you are back in the ring with your boxing gloves on to kick the @ss out of the beast. You have several Stage IV sisters on here that are ready to provide support and encouragement.

    I was DX as Stage IV in August of last year. I have been on chemo every 3 weeks since August. I just had a scan Tuesday and am waiting for the results to see if I can take a chemo vacation. So, my point is, there are treatments that are effective and a whole array of various treatments available. Sending strength to you and your family and love and (((hugs)))!

    Debbie
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Am so very sorry, Dawne...
    Certainly, not the results prayed for... I hope the words of those here who are also Stage 4 will help to strengthen your resolve as you face another course of treatment. I'll continue to keep you & all your loved ones within good thoughts. Most importantly, with hopes that whatever treatments you'll endure will bring the best possible outcome.

    Sending heartfelt cyber(((hugs))).

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
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    I am sorry to hear of the
    I am sorry to hear of the results. Please know the Pink Ladies will be here for you every step of the way!

    Dorene

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