Tumor markers were right

GrandmaJ
GrandmaJ Member Posts: 209
in Breast Cancer #1

 

After 5 years, my breast canceer has spread to my ribs.   To be honest, I am in shock.  I thought after 5 years I was in the clear.  How silly was that ???   ONcologist has already given me two shots of Faslodex.  Another series of shots in two weeks. She is very optimistic as the "spots" are very tiny and this was caught early.  Yet, somehow I don't feel very optimistic.  I hate what this disease does to us. 

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  • hope67
    hope67 Member Posts: 181
    #2
    Ah, I am so sorry about your news

    Damn it! I've learned from stories of others that we are never clear. Dear GrandmaJ, I am sending tons of positive thoughts to you in hoping that Faslodex will do its job. Take it one day at a time.

    Hugs, Carmen

  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #3
    hope67 said:

    Ah, I am so sorry about your news

    Damn it! I've learned from stories of others that we are never clear. Dear GrandmaJ, I am sending tons of positive thoughts to you in hoping that Faslodex will do its job. Take it one day at a time.

    Hugs, Carmen

    Sending good thoughts

    I like your oncologist's optimism.

    xo

    Victoria

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

    I am very sorry and can relate to your situation. I still rember shock and horror two years ago when my doctor told me that cancer has spread after being clear for 4 years. The good news you doctor is very optimistic and started treatment. please come here or pm me for questions and support

    hugs

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #5
    New Flower said:

    I am very sorry

    I am very sorry and can relate to your situation. I still rember shock and horror two years ago when my doctor told me that cancer has spread after being clear for 4 years. The good news you doctor is very optimistic and started treatment. please come here or pm me for questions and support

    hugs

    Positive thoughts, and prayers for you ..

    I am so very sorry to hear that the beast has reared its ugly head in your direction.

    Please update us as time permits.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

     

  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #6
    I am so sorry you got this news. Your ok onco sounds

    Very positive which is à good thing.  Glad she wasted no time on starting treatment and you found it early.

    Wish the best for you.

    Carol

     

     

  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #7
    How was it found?

    Were you hurting or was this found in a routine checkup?  So sorry this is happening to you.  How long after 5 years?  We have to be alet as to how our body feels for our entire life.

    Lots of Love and Lots of Hugs,

    Janelle

  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #8
    Different Ballgame said:

    How was it found?

    Were you hurting or was this found in a routine checkup?  So sorry this is happening to you.  How long after 5 years?  We have to be alet as to how our body feels for our entire life.

    Lots of Love and Lots of Hugs,

    Janelle

    i am so sorry but so glad

    i am so sorry but so glad your doc is really hopeful. people live with bone mets for a long time, and the drugs can ground the cancer into submission!

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #9
    I am so sorry to hear this.

    I am so sorry to hear this. Frown But don't give up!  Radiation, faslodex and zometa (or xgeva)  put my rib mets into remission.  That was 9 years ago!

     

  • GrandmaJ
    GrandmaJ Member Posts: 209
    #10
    CypressCynthia said:

    I am so sorry to hear this.

    I am so sorry to hear this. Frown But don't give up!  Radiation, faslodex and zometa (or xgeva)  put my rib mets into remission.  That was 9 years ago!

     

    tumor markers

    Cynthia, thank you so much for your positive and encouraging note.  That's exactly what my oncologist said.

     

    Judy

  • GrandmaJ
    GrandmaJ Member Posts: 209
    #11
    Different Ballgame said:

    How was it found?

    Were you hurting or was this found in a routine checkup?  So sorry this is happening to you.  How long after 5 years?  We have to be alet as to how our body feels for our entire life.

    Lots of Love and Lots of Hugs,

    Janelle

    Found on routine 6 month

    Found on routine 6 month check up.  I have no signs.  I feel fine... It would be 5 years  in July.  I thought the Femara was supposed to stop this from happening. 

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #12
    sorry to hear...and yes once

    sorry to hear...and yes once we (I) get (GOT) to five years I thought clear sailing..

     

    keep us posted.

    Denise

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #13
    disneyfan2008 said:

    sorry to hear...and yes once

    sorry to hear...and yes once we (I) get (GOT) to five years I thought clear sailing..

     

    keep us posted.

    Denise

    So sorry

    This is definitely NOT what any of us want to hear at any time.  It is indeed very hopeful that this was caught early and will respond to treatments, but it just isn't the "all clear" news that we want to continue forever.  Sending lots of hugs your way. 

    Suzanne

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