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  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #22
    Dee
    I am lifting you up in prayer! For strength and for hope! You can do this again.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #23
    sea60 said:

    Dee
    I am lifting you up in prayer! For strength and for hope! You can do this again.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    I met a woman who had it return after 23 years!
    How upsetting to have to go through this again after you're so sure you're in the clear for all these years! I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #24
    Mama G said:

    I met a woman who had it return after 23 years!
    How upsetting to have to go through this again after you're so sure you're in the clear for all these years! I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

    I hate cancer. it really
    I hate cancer. it really does suck!!!
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    #25
    I was 5 years out and got
    I was 5 years out and got diagnosed again. They took out 3/4 of my sternum and part of 3 of my ribs. I did chemo and then got a sternal wound infection. Six surgeries and one year later I'm still here. I have bone mets toom. Hang in there girlfriend it cAn get better. I got to see my oldest turn 18! Its a journey that sometimes is a marathon.
  • weazer
    weazer Member Posts: 440
    #26
    mom62 said:

    I was 5 years out and got
    I was 5 years out and got diagnosed again. They took out 3/4 of my sternum and part of 3 of my ribs. I did chemo and then got a sternal wound infection. Six surgeries and one year later I'm still here. I have bone mets toom. Hang in there girlfriend it cAn get better. I got to see my oldest turn 18! Its a journey that sometimes is a marathon.

    You are a Soldier
    You have more fight in you, this is the begining of your fight and you will be able to come up with what it takes like you did the first time!
    My mother is doing the same after being cancer free for 22 yrs.
    Myself I got bc 2 yrs ago and faught my a.. off with chemo and rads, and so far so good.
    Hang in there sister and keep strong and possitive.
    Weazer
  • dee1962
    dee1962 Member Posts: 99
    #27
    CypressCynthia said:

    Dee, my story is similar. I
    Dee, my story is similar. I had gone 22 years when I was found to have bone mets. I have been in treatment for the mets since April 2009. Just to give you strength and hope, I am now doing well. Completed radiation in 2009 and have been on arimidex and zometa since (ER+ tumor). You are in my thoughts and prayers. But you will do it because you have the strength of all of your warrior sisters propelling you on. We are with you!

    cypresscynthia,
    I wanted to ask you about the meds after the original chemo is finished, Arimdex and zometa are they given in an iv and did you grow your hair back with these meds and how often to you get them.....? thanks for your input..Dee
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #28
    I don't have anything to add
    I don't have anything to add except my support and prayers for courage and strength.

    Hugs to you,

    Linda
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #29
    dee1962 said:

    cypresscynthia,
    I wanted to ask you about the meds after the original chemo is finished, Arimdex and zometa are they given in an iv and did you grow your hair back with these meds and how often to you get them.....? thanks for your input..Dee

    Dee, there are so many
    Dee, there are so many different types of breast cancer and each type is often treated differently. My tumor uses my estrogen to feed itself, so I am on daily arimidex (pill) to lower my estrogen levels. Even after menopause, your body has estrogen coming from your fat and adrenals. The zometa (like a strong boniva or fosamax) is often given to all of us with bone mets because it strengthens the bones and also may have a chemo-like effect against the cancer see:
    http://www.ecancermedicalscience.com/news-insider-news.asp?itemId=986

    If your tumor is not estrogen receptor (ER) positive, and I suspect it is not, then your treatment is different. But the good news is that you did go that long in remission and I bet that they can knock it right back in remission.

    My original tumor was the same estrogen receptor positive and was large and in 4 nodes. I had to have a mastectomy because the surgeon said a lumpectomy would not be cosmetic due to the size of the tumor and my small breasts. I also underwent radiation, chemotherapy and seven years of tamoxifen. Then I had a lovely long remission just like you.

    But we will it fight together again. Sending you strength and prayers!
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #30
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    I don't have anything to add
    I don't have anything to add except my support and prayers for courage and strength.

    Hugs to you,

    Linda

    P.S. zometa
    Make an appointment as soon as possible to see your dental hygienist. It is very, very important to maintain excellent dental hygiene while on zometa to help avoid jaw problems. Be sure and step up your brushing, flossing and using an alcohol-free mouthwash. When you see the dentist, give him/her a copy of the attached information about osteonecrosis of the jaw. Avoid extractions and major dental work while on zometa, but do see your hygienist every 6 months (at least). Very important!
    http://www.boneandcancerfoundation.org/pdfs/osteonecrosis.pdf
  • dee1962
    dee1962 Member Posts: 99
    #31
    CypressCynthia said:

    P.S. zometa
    Make an appointment as soon as possible to see your dental hygienist. It is very, very important to maintain excellent dental hygiene while on zometa to help avoid jaw problems. Be sure and step up your brushing, flossing and using an alcohol-free mouthwash. When you see the dentist, give him/her a copy of the attached information about osteonecrosis of the jaw. Avoid extractions and major dental work while on zometa, but do see your hygienist every 6 months (at least). Very important!
    http://www.boneandcancerfoundation.org/pdfs/osteonecrosis.pdf

    I just went in August and i
    I just went in August and i do use biotene and brush and floss all the time thanks....
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
    #32
    dee1962 said:

    I just went in August and i
    I just went in August and i do use biotene and brush and floss all the time thanks....

    This cancer creature is such a backstabber
    The strength is there within you. You will be victorious. We are all here to encourage. Stay determined.
    Jennifer
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #33
    dee1962 said:

    cypresscynthia,
    I wanted to ask you about the meds after the original chemo is finished, Arimdex and zometa are they given in an iv and did you grow your hair back with these meds and how often to you get them.....? thanks for your input..Dee

    So sorry to hear this.
    So sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the best luck!


    Prayers being sent for you,

    Jan
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #34
    Dee
    to be a survivor so many years I'm sorry you've received this new dx. Research has made great strides and there are so many new treatments. Remember you are a survivor and you can do this. Wishing you well in your latest journey and never give up hope. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #35
    dee1962 said:

    thank you
    I want to thank everyone for all there support and i will fight this and beat this AGAIN.....

    You are so welcome Dee.
    You are so welcome Dee. That is what your sisters in pink are here for, to support you and to encourage you however we can!


    Hugs, Diane
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #36
    survives said:

    Absolutely!!
    You are not done, you are not doomed. Someone is going to coming swooping in here any moment with mets now Dee, and give you more courage. In the meantime, I'll give you mine, plus some strength, tons of hope, and many, many prayers going up just for you.

    Lean on us....that's what we are for, and so many of us that we don't feel the pressure at all!

    Jennifer

    We are here to hold you up
    We are here to hold you up when you feel weak, so, keep fighting! You can win!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #37
    Miss Murphy said:

    Be strong
    and fight like a girl. I can only imagine how hard it must be to fight this yet again but you did it once and you can do it again. There are so many people on this discussion board to give you support and encouragement. We are a safe place to fall.

    Hang in there and hugs, Sally

    I'm sorry Dee. Sending you
    I'm sorry Dee. Sending you hugs, prayers and encouragement!

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