Update on the fun of this disease

chiefsflower1
chiefsflower1 Member Posts: 7
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi again Ladies from Betty. after 3 months of chemo, I couldn't figure out why I kept feeling worse and getting sicker. They did a new tumor marker test on me last week. Found out Thursday that this chem was not working on killing the cancer. tumor makers went up from 180, 3 months ago to 280. Meaning the cancer was alive and well and spreading as the chemo was killing all the good cells. Had a bone scan today to see where else in my bones it has spread to. Get the results of that on Tuseday. They did start me on a different chemo for another 3 month stint, started Thursday. This kind takes the hair again. Oh well, been there done that before. Lots of Love and thank ya'll for being there to give it.
Betty
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #2
    I am so very sorry Betty.
    I am so very sorry Betty. It is hard to believe that something like this can even happen.

    Sending you lots of prayers!

    HUGS!
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #3
    Betty
    I'll be hoping and praying that the new chemo will turn the tide for you

    Take good care of yourself,
    ((HUGS))
    Cindy
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #4
    cindycflynn said:

    Betty
    I'll be hoping and praying that the new chemo will turn the tide for you

    Take good care of yourself,
    ((HUGS))
    Cindy

    Betty,
    I hope this new
    Betty,
    I hope this new regime will do the trick. So sorry that the other did not make a dent in your cancer.
    Prayers and positive energy, wrapped in a cyberhug, coming your way.
    Stef
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    #5
    fauxma said:

    Betty,
    I hope this new
    Betty,
    I hope this new regime will do the trick. So sorry that the other did not make a dent in your cancer.
    Prayers and positive energy, wrapped in a cyberhug, coming your way.
    Stef

    I'm so sorry Betty.
    I hope this next chemo does the trick. Keep up your spirits. You are very brave.

    Roseann
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #6
    roseann4 said:

    I'm so sorry Betty.
    I hope this next chemo does the trick. Keep up your spirits. You are very brave.

    Roseann

    Betty you will fight back
    Betty, I am very sorry. You will fight back and win.
    We will support you in your battle.
    Stay in touch.
  • JmG86
    JmG86 Member Posts: 53
    #7
    I'm so sorry Betty. You
    I'm so sorry Betty. You sound so strong right now, and brave! I just had to change chemo myself...same scenario. If you don't mind me asking...What chemo were you on, and what did they switch you to? Sending you my best wishes, along with a big {{{hug}}}.
    BTW...hair is over-rated :)
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    JmG86 said:

    I'm so sorry Betty. You
    I'm so sorry Betty. You sound so strong right now, and brave! I just had to change chemo myself...same scenario. If you don't mind me asking...What chemo were you on, and what did they switch you to? Sending you my best wishes, along with a big {{{hug}}}.
    BTW...hair is over-rated :)

    Betty, I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my
    prayers. Please keep strong, and I wish the new chemo cocktail - does thie trick.

    Big Cyber Hugs ...

    VickiSam ...
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #9
    Betty, I, too, am praying
    Betty, I, too, am praying that the "new" chemo does the trick. This is such a battle that we must fight, but one WE WILL win!
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #10
    Betty
    Your in my thoughts and prayers that it will work this time around. You must keep the faith and know we are here for you!! Hugs, Diane
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #11
    Hi Betty
    I am so sorry this has happened to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers that this chemo will work. Remember to FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!!! (I love that phrase)
    Hugs - Pat
  • lolad
    lolad Member Posts: 670
    #12
    padee6339 said:

    Hi Betty
    I am so sorry this has happened to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers that this chemo will work. Remember to FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!!! (I love that phrase)
    Hugs - Pat

    Betty
    I am so sorry you are going through all that you are. I couldnt imagine how you feel, but my heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers. God bless you.

    take care
    laura
  • sherria49
    sherria49 Member Posts: 126
    #13
    So Sorry........
    Betty..............but remember to get out those boxing gloves and fight like a girl!!! You can do and I know you will!

    Hugz ~ Sherri
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #14
    sherria49 said:

    So Sorry........
    Betty..............but remember to get out those boxing gloves and fight like a girl!!! You can do and I know you will!

    Hugz ~ Sherri

    Betty, I am so sorry for
    Betty, I am so sorry for what you have gone thru. I pray that the new chemo does what it is suppose to do.

    Hugs, Diane ♥
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #15
    Sorry to hear the setback
    Betty, keep us posted on the bone scan. Keep your head up and know you are tougher than the cancer. Hope they are able to get you on the right chemo. Hugs and smiles. ♥Pammy
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #16
    Akiss4me said:

    Sorry to hear the setback
    Betty, keep us posted on the bone scan. Keep your head up and know you are tougher than the cancer. Hope they are able to get you on the right chemo. Hugs and smiles. ♥Pammy

    Unbelievable and I am so
    Unbelievable and I am so very sorry Betty. I pray that they get you on the right chemo and that it does what it is suppose to for you!

    Sue :)
  • Tux
    Tux Member Posts: 544 Member
    #17
    Ritzy said:

    Unbelievable and I am so
    Unbelievable and I am so very sorry Betty. I pray that they get you on the right chemo and that it does what it is suppose to for you!

    Sue :)

    Betty, I will be thinking of
    Betty, I will be thinking of you in the coming days. Hugs & prayers...
  • e_hope
    e_hope Member Posts: 370
    #18
    Sorry to hear Betty... wish
    Sorry to hear Betty... wish you well ..
  • chiefsflower1
    chiefsflower1 Member Posts: 7
    #19
    Update and back again
    Hello again dear ladies;
    1st, thank you all for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated. Thay new chemo is working but keeping me sick. That is why I haven't been here. Ended up in the hospital Nov 23 (my bellybutton birthday) and stayed till the Monday after Thanksgiving. Another round of chemo in Dec and sick again. I got real sick right before Christmas and fought so hard to stay out of the hospital for Christmas. I ended up going in on Dec 28, 2009 and left on Jan 03, 2010. Stubborn me. I should have went earlier and stayed longer cause I stayed bed ridden another 3 weeks.
    During this time, my estranged husband was there physically to help and even decided he loved me again and was talking about moving back home and making things work. The day I was able to get out of bed and do alittle for myself, he informed me he was seeing other women while I was in the hospital and didn't love me like a husband. I was and still am crushed but know it's over for good. Today my tumor markers are still going down. My Doctors say I will have to be on chemo the rest of my life and that the cancer markers will never reach zero. But I know God can and will make that happen. The Doctor's also say the cancer or side effects will eventually kill me; but with good treatment I could live quite a long time.

    Today I am above ground,and with that there is always hope in God's mercy.
    Be happy and keep on trudgin (means to walk with purpose). Life is worth living!
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #20
    chiefsflower1 said:

    Update and back again
    Hello again dear ladies;
    1st, thank you all for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated. Thay new chemo is working but keeping me sick. That is why I haven't been here. Ended up in the hospital Nov 23 (my bellybutton birthday) and stayed till the Monday after Thanksgiving. Another round of chemo in Dec and sick again. I got real sick right before Christmas and fought so hard to stay out of the hospital for Christmas. I ended up going in on Dec 28, 2009 and left on Jan 03, 2010. Stubborn me. I should have went earlier and stayed longer cause I stayed bed ridden another 3 weeks.
    During this time, my estranged husband was there physically to help and even decided he loved me again and was talking about moving back home and making things work. The day I was able to get out of bed and do alittle for myself, he informed me he was seeing other women while I was in the hospital and didn't love me like a husband. I was and still am crushed but know it's over for good. Today my tumor markers are still going down. My Doctors say I will have to be on chemo the rest of my life and that the cancer markers will never reach zero. But I know God can and will make that happen. The Doctor's also say the cancer or side effects will eventually kill me; but with good treatment I could live quite a long time.

    Today I am above ground,and with that there is always hope in God's mercy.
    Be happy and keep on trudgin (means to walk with purpose). Life is worth living!

    Betty
    it is nice to here from you. I am glad that new Chemo is working. You are a very beautiful lady, strong with perfect hair and skin and great picture looking as a movie star.
    Keep fighting.
    Hugs,
    New Flower
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #21
    chiefsflower1 said:

    Update and back again
    Hello again dear ladies;
    1st, thank you all for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated. Thay new chemo is working but keeping me sick. That is why I haven't been here. Ended up in the hospital Nov 23 (my bellybutton birthday) and stayed till the Monday after Thanksgiving. Another round of chemo in Dec and sick again. I got real sick right before Christmas and fought so hard to stay out of the hospital for Christmas. I ended up going in on Dec 28, 2009 and left on Jan 03, 2010. Stubborn me. I should have went earlier and stayed longer cause I stayed bed ridden another 3 weeks.
    During this time, my estranged husband was there physically to help and even decided he loved me again and was talking about moving back home and making things work. The day I was able to get out of bed and do alittle for myself, he informed me he was seeing other women while I was in the hospital and didn't love me like a husband. I was and still am crushed but know it's over for good. Today my tumor markers are still going down. My Doctors say I will have to be on chemo the rest of my life and that the cancer markers will never reach zero. But I know God can and will make that happen. The Doctor's also say the cancer or side effects will eventually kill me; but with good treatment I could live quite a long time.

    Today I am above ground,and with that there is always hope in God's mercy.
    Be happy and keep on trudgin (means to walk with purpose). Life is worth living!

    Amazing!
    You are a stunning woman in both your presence & fortitude. Keep your faith and I pray that you are given peace & serenity throughout your life!

    God bless you! Mar

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