It is mets

mtmom
mtmom Member Posts: 59
in Breast Cancer #1

The news I really didn't want to hear...

I saw the doctor today and it is mets to the liver and nodes. I had an additional CT done today of the abdomen and an MRI of my spine. The bone scan was negative but there were two spots from a previous CT that everyone said was arthritis, but this onc wants to be sure. We are waiting on the results of the HER2Nu to decide treatment.

How long does it take for the reality to sink in? I'm a bit numb today. My little girl asked how the doctor visit went and I could just tell her mommy will be sick again. *sigh*

Thanks much ladies for sharing your wisdom.

Blessings,

~Mtmom

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  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #2
    I am really sorry

    Hi I am really sorry, it very hard news to face. You will feel better as soon as you start your new treatment. your little girl will help you to move forward.

    It took me two weeks or more to swallow the news and get into fighting mode. We are here for you,  to provide help and support.

    You can do it!

    hugs

  • cati0314
    cati0314 Member Posts: 203
    #3
    Mets

    Hi, I'm so sorry for your news.  This is a terrible disease but you need to fight.  I am now in the pink waiting room waiting to see if I have mets to my chest wall.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.  Keep us posted.

     

    Best,

    Sharon

  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #4
    cati0314 said:

    Mets

    Hi, I'm so sorry for your news.  This is a terrible disease but you need to fight.  I am now in the pink waiting room waiting to see if I have mets to my chest wall.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.  Keep us posted.

     

    Best,

    Sharon

    Sorry about this news

    Sending good thoughts and energy.

    xoxo

    Victoria

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #5
    aisling8 said:

    Sorry about this news

    Sending good thoughts and energy.

    xoxo

    Victoria

    Dang!

    I'm so sorry you have to deal with mets now.  We'll be here with support for you every step of the way. 

    Suzanne

  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #6
    Sorry to hear this news.
    It does take a bit for it to sink in. When I would talk about it at first, It was like I was talking about someone else. Then I would move or roll over and reality would set in. I took a little time checking my options and going for 2nd opinions (yes plueral). My onco said I was in denial. I wasn't, I just needed to know that I was doing what was right for me treatment wize.
    It all sucks no matter how you look at it. Once I started radiation and tamoxifen, then chemo, I really felt I was doing all that I could do and the rest was out of my hands.
    Hoping for the best for you and your family. I believe it is my family that gives me the strength to keep it all together. When I start feeling down, I come here, best support group around, mix that with a sense of humor and it makes the whole thing doable.
    Hugs,
    Carol
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #7
    camul said:

    Sorry to hear this news.
    It does take a bit for it to sink in. When I would talk about it at first, It was like I was talking about someone else. Then I would move or roll over and reality would set in. I took a little time checking my options and going for 2nd opinions (yes plueral). My onco said I was in denial. I wasn't, I just needed to know that I was doing what was right for me treatment wize.
    It all sucks no matter how you look at it. Once I started radiation and tamoxifen, then chemo, I really felt I was doing all that I could do and the rest was out of my hands.
    Hoping for the best for you and your family. I believe it is my family that gives me the strength to keep it all together. When I start feeling down, I come here, best support group around, mix that with a sense of humor and it makes the whole thing doable.
    Hugs,
    Carol

    Not the news you wanted to get ... grrrrr

    I am so sorry ...   Positive thoughts, magic sprinkles, and prayers going your way.

    Post an update when possible. We are here for you

     

    Vicki Sam

  • GlowMore
    GlowMore Member Posts: 789 Member
    #8
    When will you get the results?

    Just so sorry about your bad news.  But some of the other girls have had this happen and then they said that the Herceptin made it all go away......we must look for hope ...always sending encouragement and prayers for things to be better.  Went to your page but no info there on your background....can you tell us how long ago you got the first diagnosis?   please keep us informed....we are fighting with you.

  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #9
    GlowMore said:

    When will you get the results?

    Just so sorry about your bad news.  But some of the other girls have had this happen and then they said that the Herceptin made it all go away......we must look for hope ...always sending encouragement and prayers for things to be better.  Went to your page but no info there on your background....can you tell us how long ago you got the first diagnosis?   please keep us informed....we are fighting with you.

    So very sorry about this

    So very sorry about this news.  Keep fighting - we are all here for you!  Sounds like you have great support - with your little one.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

    Jenny

  • mtmom
    mtmom Member Posts: 59
    #10
    GlowMore said:

    When will you get the results?

    Just so sorry about your bad news.  But some of the other girls have had this happen and then they said that the Herceptin made it all go away......we must look for hope ...always sending encouragement and prayers for things to be better.  Went to your page but no info there on your background....can you tell us how long ago you got the first diagnosis?   please keep us informed....we are fighting with you.

    Glo,
    I will work on my page

    Glo,

    I will work on my page over the next few days. Thank you for asking :)

    ~Mtmom

  • Anita L
    Anita L Member Posts: 5
    #11
    cati0314 said:

    Mets

    Hi, I'm so sorry for your news.  This is a terrible disease but you need to fight.  I am now in the pink waiting room waiting to see if I have mets to my chest wall.  My prayers and thoughts are with you.  Keep us posted.

     

    Best,

    Sharon

    To: cati0314 good report?

    I just found out yesterday I have mets to my chest wall.  It is a very small spot right now, but my oncologist along with her team are going to study my case and see what my treatment plan will be.  

    Praying you received good news about yours.

  • GlowMore
    GlowMore Member Posts: 789 Member
    #12
    mtmom said:

    Glo,
    I will work on my page

    Glo,

    I will work on my page over the next few days. Thank you for asking :)

    ~Mtmom

    Not Fun

    Not Fun to have all this Happen.............Fooey on it  is what I say.........and sometimes I think that Scarlett had the right idea when she said "I'll think about that tomorrow"............right now is all we have and right now I'm gonna get another cup of coffee.   At least now the coffee has a taste..which it sometimes did not when I was doing the chemo.

    Hang in there mtm...........prayers and hugs

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