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Stage 4 and recent MRI scan not good.....

czsteve
czsteve CSN Member Posts: 11
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer metastisized to my bone Stage 4 in Aug. 2009. My first diagnosis was in 2003 and had a double mastectomy, chem, rads, etc. I just went thru radiation and taxotere, herceptin and zometa. I still will continue with the herceptin and zometa for now. The oncologist stopped my taxotere a couple of weeks ago. Not sure why other than low WBC. I trust my oncologist very much but am confused right now. My oncologist ordered an MRI which I had on Saturday due to my slight pain in my upper left femur and pelvis area (this is the area that my BC had metastiszed to in August 2009). The results of the MRI were that a new lesion was found (2.2 cm) on my right hip. I am devastated that the cancer has spread again to a new area of my bones. Any input out there of hope would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Peggy
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  • Tux
    Tux CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
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    Peggy, so sorry to hear your
    Peggy, so sorry to hear your news. I have not had the same dx as you, so I can be of no help there. My thoughts & prayers are with you.. keep us informed... hugs...
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    Tux said:

    Peggy, so sorry to hear your
    Peggy, so sorry to hear your news. I have not had the same dx as you, so I can be of no help there. My thoughts & prayers are with you.. keep us informed... hugs...

    I am so sorry
    Sending you prayers and hugs Peggy!

    Sue :)
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Ritzy said:

    I am so sorry
    Sending you prayers and hugs Peggy!

    Sue :)

    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you!

    Gentle hugs!
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
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    survivorbc09 said:

    My thoughts and prayers are
    My thoughts and prayers are being sent to you!

    Gentle hugs!

    I am so sorry Peggy. I will
    I am so sorry Peggy. I will put you in my prayers!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
    #6
    Sorry to
    hear this,Peggy.I can't imagine how you must be feeling though we all know it could happen to any of us.
    We are behind you here and praying for you.
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  • aysemari
    aysemari CSN Member Posts: 1,596 Member
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    Ever since B/C
    I find myself at a loss for words. Sometimes words just aren't enough.
    And some are more powerful than we can fathom. For me it is the word 'hope'.

    Hugs
    Ayse
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  • pinkflutterby
    pinkflutterby CSN Member Posts: 615 Member
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    Hi Peggy, I am also stage
    Hi Peggy, I am also stage IV, diagnosed on March 17, 2009. in December my tumor markers jumped up to 42.7 (low this summer was 17, high when diagnosed 77). Last week I had a pet scan and a bone scan to explain the jump. I relate to your fears. Maybe they can shoot your hip with radiation? My mets are widespread in my bones. Was in my liver, totally clear now and my breast tumor is also gone! But sadly its still in my bones. Please keep us posted!!

    Libby
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
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    pinkflutterby said:

    Hi Peggy, I am also stage
    Hi Peggy, I am also stage IV, diagnosed on March 17, 2009. in December my tumor markers jumped up to 42.7 (low this summer was 17, high when diagnosed 77). Last week I had a pet scan and a bone scan to explain the jump. I relate to your fears. Maybe they can shoot your hip with radiation? My mets are widespread in my bones. Was in my liver, totally clear now and my breast tumor is also gone! But sadly its still in my bones. Please keep us posted!!

    Libby

    Peggy
    Sorry for your situation. Having a good oncologist is a critical factor in your treatment and you are in good care, that will help you. Low WBC is a reason why you cannot continue Taxotere. We have several members of this board who were diagnosed with stage IV and now in remission. I am sure they will get in touch with you. Please stay connected and come here for support.
    New Flower
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  • taleena
    taleena CSN Member Posts: 1,612 Member
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    Peggy... I'm so sorry to
    Peggy... I'm so sorry to hear what your going through... hang there and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers... We are all here for you.

    ♥ & hugs,
    ~T
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  • czsteve
    czsteve CSN Member Posts: 11
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    New Flower said:

    Peggy
    Sorry for your situation. Having a good oncologist is a critical factor in your treatment and you are in good care, that will help you. Low WBC is a reason why you cannot continue Taxotere. We have several members of this board who were diagnosed with stage IV and now in remission. I am sure they will get in touch with you. Please stay connected and come here for support.
    New Flower

    Stage 4 and recent MRI.....
    Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.

    Peggy
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    taleena said:

    Peggy... I'm so sorry to
    Peggy... I'm so sorry to hear what your going through... hang there and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers... We are all here for you.

    ♥ & hugs,
    ~T

    I am also so sorry Peggy!
    I am also so sorry Peggy! We are here to support you!

    Diane
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  • mom62
    mom62 CSN Member Posts: 604 Member
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    I know how you feel
    Hi Peggy,

    I had bc in 2003, surgery, chemo etc. I had recurrance in June 2009, surgery, chemo. I just had PET scan in January 2010 and it showed two new bone mets so I know how you feel. I thought I had beat it again but it just keeps coming. It's frustrating when you do everything you are suppose to and it doesn't work, but don't lose hope. I have good days and bad as well. If you need to talk please feel free to email me.

    Terry
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    mom62 said:

    I know how you feel
    Hi Peggy,

    I had bc in 2003, surgery, chemo etc. I had recurrance in June 2009, surgery, chemo. I just had PET scan in January 2010 and it showed two new bone mets so I know how you feel. I thought I had beat it again but it just keeps coming. It's frustrating when you do everything you are suppose to and it doesn't work, but don't lose hope. I have good days and bad as well. If you need to talk please feel free to email me.

    Terry

    Sending you prayers
    I am so sorry!

    KYLEZ ♥
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