Please pray for me!

Marsha Mulvey
Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Called my onc at lunchtime on Tuesday and he wanted to see me today since I was going to be there for treatment anyway. To keep it short, the cancer in my breast is growing again. I was relatively certain that was going to be the case because when I woke up about 3am Tuesday it hurt and I found the areas of concern at that time.

For those who aren't aware of my diagnosis, I'm Stage IV with mets to lymph nodes, liver, bones, and skin. This is not a recurrence. All tumors had shown improvement by April while receiving Taxol, Herceptin, and Zometa. These were my treatments for ten consecutive Fridays, then we dropped the Taxol and continued just H & Z for 15 more weeks (through last Friday). I saw my onc on that day and all seemed good. Just those few days later, my world took this turn. Today, after much discussion, I added weekly Taxotere to my regimen - otherwise, I will continue with H&Z.

I ask for everyone's prayers. I have not lost hope and don't want anyone to think I have. For now, it's one day at a time. Hoping it is a temporary setback and hoping too for lots of tomorrows.

Thanks for listening, God bless us all.

Marsha
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  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    #2
    So sorry
    My heart goes out to you, Marsha. You sound like you have so much to deal with, yet you are so positive. You are a true role model to the rest of us. My prayers are with you.
    Linda
  • survives
    survives Member Posts: 254 Member
    #3
    linpsu said:

    So sorry
    My heart goes out to you, Marsha. You sound like you have so much to deal with, yet you are so positive. You are a true role model to the rest of us. My prayers are with you.
    Linda

    many, many prayers
    Many, many prayers coming your way as you continue to fight the "beast".
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #4
    Marsha
    You have my prayers and fervent wishes that this is only a temporary setback.

    I know your positive attitude will continue to be a great asset in your battle with the beast.

    Love and Hugs,
    Cindy
  • knitterjan
    knitterjan Member Posts: 20
    #5
    I'm praying for you
    Marsha,
    I know where you're coming from, I think I'll pray for both of us. I'm stage IV with mets to lungs, liver and bones. Just finished 18 weekly treatments of Taxol with Herceptin and Zometta. Now go to H&Z every 3 weeks. (Sounds similar to you.) My recent CT scan showed a new development in the lung and I'm really breathless. The onc said it was possibly a lung infection or new cancers. Big shock, so I know how you are feeling. I'm off to a pulmonologist Monday morning and we go on from there.

    Let's try to think positively, we are not alone in this.
  • krispatmad
    krispatmad Member Posts: 10
    #6
    Thinking of you
    I will keep you in my prayers.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #7
    knitterjan said:

    I'm praying for you
    Marsha,
    I know where you're coming from, I think I'll pray for both of us. I'm stage IV with mets to lungs, liver and bones. Just finished 18 weekly treatments of Taxol with Herceptin and Zometta. Now go to H&Z every 3 weeks. (Sounds similar to you.) My recent CT scan showed a new development in the lung and I'm really breathless. The onc said it was possibly a lung infection or new cancers. Big shock, so I know how you are feeling. I'm off to a pulmonologist Monday morning and we go on from there.

    Let's try to think positively, we are not alone in this.

    You are definitely not alone, Marsha and Jan
    I haven't had the chance to know either of you ladies for very long, but it's evident that both of you are fighters, and that you're both coming out swinging for this round of the fight too. We will be thinking of you and praying for you... and betting on you too!

    God Bless,
    Joe (and Moopy too)
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #8
    krispatmad said:

    Thinking of you
    I will keep you in my prayers.

    you are definately in my
    you are definately in my prayers, you have been a support to us all. I guess the weapon is the taxol/taxotere. go get it!!!!!!
  • iowasignterp
    iowasignterp Member Posts: 55
    #9
    oh, my dear
    Not so great news, huh? Life sure is not sounding very fair right now. I am sending lots of good thoughts your way. I need you rowing in my rowboat so don't you go overboard just yet. You aren't real partial to hair now, are you?? Hair is overrated. At this rate, you can just tattoo the hair on, smile. You are just so delicious and sweet that cancer had to come back for seconds and thirds. You will just have to show cancer your vicious fighting side with your army behind you. I will fight for you too. I am behind you hoping that you will show me the way out of this battle.

    Sending you good thoughts and many virtual hugs!

    Please take care of yourself!!!!

    Thanks for sharing not only the good times but the bad times. Thank you for honoring us with that trust.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #10
    Sending prayers to Miss
    Sending prayers to Miss Marsha and Miss Jan. You are amazing women. God bless both of you.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #11
    iowasignterp said:

    oh, my dear
    Not so great news, huh? Life sure is not sounding very fair right now. I am sending lots of good thoughts your way. I need you rowing in my rowboat so don't you go overboard just yet. You aren't real partial to hair now, are you?? Hair is overrated. At this rate, you can just tattoo the hair on, smile. You are just so delicious and sweet that cancer had to come back for seconds and thirds. You will just have to show cancer your vicious fighting side with your army behind you. I will fight for you too. I am behind you hoping that you will show me the way out of this battle.

    Sending you good thoughts and many virtual hugs!

    Please take care of yourself!!!!

    Thanks for sharing not only the good times but the bad times. Thank you for honoring us with that trust.

    So true
    Hair *is* waaay overrated. I moved to Iowa City in 1982, aged 21, with a full head of hair which I parted in the middle. By the time I moved out in 1987, let's just say that the part was considerably wider. And it's been widening ever since.

    As I told the Moopster time and again when she went through her six rounds of TAC, "at least *your* hair will grow back!"
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #12
    natly15 said:

    Sending prayers to Miss
    Sending prayers to Miss Marsha and Miss Jan. You are amazing women. God bless both of you.

    Marsha and Jan--we're praying for you.
    Can't imagine what the two of you are going through right now. Please know that I care, am sending positive energy and praying for you both.

    Hugs, Renee
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #13
    Prayers are being sent...
    I will be praying for you as you go through this "bump in the road". Keep the positive attitude. Keep the faith, and all will be well with your soul.

    Blessings,
    Sally
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #14
    you are awesome -i just love your attitude
    You'll be in my prayers. You have a wonderful attitude and are an inspriation. Hoping it's just a little pit stop on the road trip of the rest of a long and happy life :)
    *big hugs sister, keep your wonderful attitude Marsha -not only will it help you better deal with everything, it also helps others*
    heather
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #15
    You are in my prayers
    Never lose hope...I'll be praying this regimen is successful.

    Prayers and hugs to you,

    Sylvia
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #16
    Praying
    Marsha I would be honored to pray for you, your attitude will serve you well as you deal with this not so exciting news. We all know what it is like to have the cancer fear trust at us, hugs to you and big prayers being lifted. In all the Bibles I own I have written these words "Pray hardest when it is hardest to pray", it is something a youth pastor told me once and I have found it to be true. Hugs to you dear Marsha, let us know how you are doing.

    *´¨)
    ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ RE
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #17
    Marsha my heart goes out to
    Marsha my heart goes out to you, im just glad you are keeping a positive attitude about it all....you got my prayers!
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #18
    Marsha
    I am sending prayers as we speak. I will continue to do so. I am so sorry this has happened. I wish you all the best Take care Kay {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}
  • Kimosabe
    Kimosabe Member Posts: 43
    #19
    I will pray for you. There
    I will pray for you. There is ALWAYS hope. Stay strong.
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #20
    Sending Lots Supportive
    Sending Lots Supportive Prayers and HUGS.


    Donna
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #21
    Marsha,
    Sending thoughts & prayers your way. Hang in there. You have a great attitude and you will conquer this ugly beast. Hugs, Jean

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