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Bev1969
Bev1969 Member Posts: 48
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello, I've been reading the board for a few months and just registered. I was diagnosed the end of March and had surgery the middle of May. I am stage IIB - tumor was 4 x 4 x 2.5 centimeters and one lymph node was positive. I had my first chemo last week. My treatment plan is to have six doses of chemo followed by 6 1/2 weeks of radiation and then five years on arimedex. I also just signed up for the SWOG 307 clinical study to see if taking osteoporosis drugs will decrease the chances of the cancer coming back in the bones. I think that is it for me.

Bev
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  • zahalene
    zahalene Member Posts: 670
    #2
    Welcome Bev
    If you have been reading our posts for awhile you already know the kind of support you can get here.
    Thanks for deciding to join our discussions. Each and every one of us has unique and valuable input here and you will too. Especially since you are in this trial. It will be of great interest to many of us to know how that turns out and what is learned from it.
    I am a 23 year breast cancer survivor. I hang out here now and then (well every day...lol) partly to let other women know that this is so very doable and that there is not only life after cancer but it can be a GOOD life. And the process is worth it, difficult as it sometimes is.
    God bless. Looking forward to seeing you again.
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #3
    zahalene said:

    Welcome Bev
    If you have been reading our posts for awhile you already know the kind of support you can get here.
    Thanks for deciding to join our discussions. Each and every one of us has unique and valuable input here and you will too. Especially since you are in this trial. It will be of great interest to many of us to know how that turns out and what is learned from it.
    I am a 23 year breast cancer survivor. I hang out here now and then (well every day...lol) partly to let other women know that this is so very doable and that there is not only life after cancer but it can be a GOOD life. And the process is worth it, difficult as it sometimes is.
    God bless. Looking forward to seeing you again.

    Welcome
    Bev, welcome to the group. It isn't one we would wish to join, but please know that you will find lots of comfort and solace among the many members who participate on this Board. Questions you may have will be answered, comfort will be afforded when you are in need of a helping hand, and always there is someone who has experienced the same things you will have arise during your treatment and survival. We are a family, of sorts, with vibrant discussions, perpetual compassion, and an understanding like you will find no where else. Only those who have traveled the road can truly understand what you are going through, and I do wish you an easy journey. It won't be fun, but you will have lots of company along the way. Hugs.

    Judy
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #4
    Bev....
    Hello and welcome Bev. I'm very happy that you have joined us, although, sorry for your dx.

    Hugs,

    CR
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #5
    Hee hee. What is a person
    Hee hee. What is a person who laughs at your jokes even if they aren't funny?

    A sister!
  • Bev1969
    Bev1969 Member Posts: 48
    #6
    Marcia527 said:

    Hee hee. What is a person
    Hee hee. What is a person who laughs at your jokes even if they aren't funny?

    A sister!

    Okay. Marcia figured it out.
    Okay. Marcia figured it out. I left out one fact. I am Marcia's sister. She has been the one helping me all this time.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #7
    Bev1969 said:

    Okay. Marcia figured it out.
    Okay. Marcia figured it out. I left out one fact. I am Marcia's sister. She has been the one helping me all this time.

    :-)
    Welcome Bev, sister of Marcia! You are lucky to have her she is a gem. Sorry you have the dreaded C but glad you are here with us. Big Hugs!

    RE
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #8
    Marcia527 said:

    Hee hee. What is a person
    Hee hee. What is a person who laughs at your jokes even if they aren't funny?

    A sister!

    Now I have to be good on
    Now I have to be good on here...
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #9
    Marcia527 said:

    Now I have to be good on
    Now I have to be good on here...

    Yep Marcia now you have to
    Yep Marcia now you have to behave.. lol... Welcome Bev... as you know this is a great place to get information and support.. Personally I am new to this journey and haven't started treatments yet.. just a partial masectomy (aka lumpectomy)now waiting.. I will have my plan next week... Please join in often... like Marcia does... lol.. again welcome!

    Hugs,

    ~T
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    #10
    Welcome Bev!
    That sounds like a good doctor's "game plan"!
    We are all here for you-every step of the way.
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #11
    outdoorgirl said:

    Welcome Bev!
    That sounds like a good doctor's "game plan"!
    We are all here for you-every step of the way.

    Welcome Bev
    Now that Marcia will have to lay off them filthy jokes....Oh man, has she shocked me at times! LOL Hugs Marcia xxxx

    Pleased to meet you Bev, sorry for the reasons you are here, you are most welcome.

    Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #12
    Hi, Bev
    Welcome, Bev, though I am sorry for your diagnosis. What a blessing your sister Marcia must be for you. We sure appreciate her contributions here--risque jokes and all (just kidding).
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #13
    Welcome Bev...
    Hi, Bev, just wanted to give my welcome as well. You mean there are really two of you? So, do we get twice the jokes? Ha, ha!! :) Pammy
  • Bev1969
    Bev1969 Member Posts: 48
    #14
    Akiss4me said:

    Welcome Bev...
    Hi, Bev, just wanted to give my welcome as well. You mean there are really two of you? So, do we get twice the jokes? Ha, ha!! :) Pammy

    I'm sorry to say that Marcia
    I'm sorry to say that Marcia is the funny one. I have trouble coming up with jokes!
    Bev
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #15
    Bev1969 said:

    I'm sorry to say that Marcia
    I'm sorry to say that Marcia is the funny one. I have trouble coming up with jokes!
    Bev

    Bev
    I am sorry for your dx but happy you are here with us. We love Marcia and will love you too!
    hugs, jackie
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #16
    Welcome!
    And keep us posted on the trial....is this the osteoporosis drug that is given IV?

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Bev1969
    Bev1969 Member Posts: 48
    #17
    KathiM said:

    Welcome!
    And keep us posted on the trial....is this the osteoporosis drug that is given IV?

    Hugs, Kathi

    There are three drugs they
    There are three drugs they are using in the trial. One of the three will be assigned to me randomly. One of the drugs is given by IV and two are pills. I'm hoping for one of the pills. I hate to be stuck and I'm getting stuck enough as it is!!
  • bfbear
    bfbear Member Posts: 380
    #18
    Bev1969 said:

    There are three drugs they
    There are three drugs they are using in the trial. One of the three will be assigned to me randomly. One of the drugs is given by IV and two are pills. I'm hoping for one of the pills. I hate to be stuck and I'm getting stuck enough as it is!!

    Another welcome
    I figure you can never have enough welcomes. Glad you're here; sorry you had to join the ranks, but as you probably know by now, we have a pretty good time.

    Hang in there and come here often,
    Debi
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    #19
    Welcome Bev
    Glad that you came to join us. I remember Marcia telling us about your dx. Your treatments sound very similar to mine. I take an infusion of Zometa every 6 mo.

    Now you can help us keep Marcia straight.

    Jadie<3
  • dmc_emmy
    dmc_emmy Member Posts: 549
    #20
    Bev1969 said:

    There are three drugs they
    There are three drugs they are using in the trial. One of the three will be assigned to me randomly. One of the drugs is given by IV and two are pills. I'm hoping for one of the pills. I hate to be stuck and I'm getting stuck enough as it is!!

    Bev-a warm welcome to you!
    Sorry about your dx, but glad you are here. Like the others have said, you will find much support and genuine caring here. You have joined a group that has bonded quickly and one that shares tears as well as laughter. Who would have thought that one could laugh on a bc site? I never thought I could ever laugh heartily again, then I joined-up with this fine group of Daft Sods :).

    I'm a 3 and 1/2 yr survivor and my dx sounds exactly like yours, except that I could not take Arimidex. Wish you well on the trial drugs.
    dmc
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #21
    Hi Bev. Welcome to the
    Hi Bev. Welcome to the site, but, sorry you are here because of bc. You sound like you have your treatment all planned out. Good luck to you and post often!

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