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 Topic: another awful loss...MJ is at peacePosted: Nov 28 2011 at 9:11pm |
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Dear TNBC family,
I just received a call that our dear MJ is at peace. I want to speak to her husband, B. before I post any more details... I will ask in a few days. In fact maybe I will wait till I see him next week in San Antonio. My guess is that we will all find out more about our dear friend and her life in due course. My heart simply aches, once again... love to all of you, Steve with the family’s premission I will post the funeral details once I have them.
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I am a BRCA1+ grandson, son and father of women affected by breast/oc-my daughter inherited mutation from me, and at 36, was dx 2004 TNBC I am a volunteer patient advocate with SAGE Patient Advocates
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123Donna
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 9:24pm |
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I am at a loss for words right now. We have another angel among us. . . but taken way too soon.
I had the fortune to meet B and MJ this summer. We had a lovely 3 hour breakfast that I never wanted to end. The sharp intellect of these two just flowed from one topic to another. MJ was a loving, kind, compassionate person. I will miss you dear friend.  Hugs, Donna
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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15 |
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mainsailset
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 9:32pm |
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Thank you Steve for letting us know. Some days there are just no words to carry the burden of grief.
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dx 7/08 TN 14x6.5x5.5 cm tumor
3 Lymph nodes involved, Taxol/Sunitab+AC, 5/09 dbl masectomy, path 2mm tumor removed, lymphs all clear, RAD 32 finished 9/11/09. 9/28 CT clear 10/18/10 CT clear |
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Lillie
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 9:49pm |
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Thanks Steve for starting this thread. My condolences to All Of MJ's Family. I know she was a special person.
God Bless, Lillie |
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Dx 6/06 age 65,IDC-TNBC
Stage IIb,Gr3,2cm,BRCA- 6/06 L/Mast/w/SNB,1of3 Nodes+ 6/06 Axl. 9 nodes- 8/8 thru 11/15 Chemo (Clin-Trial) DD A/Cx4 -- DD taxol+gemzar x4 No Rads. No RECON - 11/2018-12 yrs NED |
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 10:07pm |
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Steve, Thank You for all the caring you do for people. It is a blessing. I am so relieved MJ is at Peace...Love, Annie
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Annie TNBC Stage IIA Gr 3 1cm lesion 2/5 lymph nodes+ lumpectomy,FEC & D 30Rads finished(08/2009) BRCA- Chronic Cellulitis due to Radiation-- L.Mastectomy Jan 2012
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Pink Warrior
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 10:34pm |
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God bless you, MJ. Rest in eternal peace.
xo |
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Dx:10/09,IDC Stg 2,Gr 3,TN
BRCA 1&2 - Partial DD EC/AC Local recur 11/10 BMX 12/10 Right proph TC x 4 Rads x 33 9/11 Skin mets, mediastinal & hilar nodes Abraxane/Avastin |
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Genie
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 10:39pm |
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I am so saddened to hear about MJ's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting MJ & Bill and Steve for lunch last year during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. I was so impressed with MJ & Bill both - very loving and caring toward each other and such an intelligent couple. MJ is now singing with the angels in heaven & is no longer suffering.
My prayers & thoughts go out to Bill & MJ's friends & family. God bless, Genie |
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DX 3/10/08 at age 67, IDC. Stage 1, Grade 3, 1.5 cm.
KI-67 99% at MX . Bilateral mastectomy 4/1/08 Node-, BRCA 1/2-,BARD1+, TX:Cytoxan/Taxotere x4,3 in family with TNBC |
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 10:42pm |
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My heart is very heavy as we lose another special angel. B. I am praying that you can bear the sadness and release her to Heaven. So sad .
Love, Karen
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2/2009 7cm tumor, sent nod. pos. Lumpectomy 3/19/09,a/c dose dense+avastin clinical trial, taxol avastin stopped with pneumonia. 33 Rads 01/2010 ~ reccur 2011 supraclav.and internal mammary nodes. rad
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 28 2011 at 11:36pm |
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I am so terribly sad to hear of MJ's passing. I pray for strength and love from our Father to Bill and family and friends.
Carol
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St 2 Gr 3, A/C/T, DD
Radiation x35 Rec chest wall 07/09 Radiation x28 NED 10/24/11 NED 10/5/12 NED 03/15/13 |
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harbin
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 2:53am |
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This is so sad. RIP, MJ. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family. |
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4/08 dx IDC,stg2,neg. nodes,4xAC,8xTexol& Avastin,BRCA-
3/10 Recurr Chestwall,surgery 6/10 Lung mets 10/10 Parp 05/11 Surgery on 2 lung nodules 08/11 Parp failed 10/11 Cyberknife 1 lung nodule |
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LauraT
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 8:16am |
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Our loss is heaven's gain. I am sad beyond words at losing MJ. Bill, you and your family will be in my prayers. You have been an amazing pillar of support for MJ - thank you for showing us what true love looks like and what God's grace and love can do in the hearts of those who love Him.
Love always, Laura
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DX 10/09 @44, Stage I IDC tnbc, DCIS other side, Neoadjuvant TCx4, Bilateral Mastectomy w/Recon 1/10, 1.2cm 0/7 Nodes, 5/11 Mets to Lungs/Lymph Nodes, Avastin/Taxol, 10/11 Bone Mets, Xgeva
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Barbi
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 9:52am |
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It always feels too soon to us, but the end of suffering awaits our loved ones. Rest in eternal peace, MJ.
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10/10,age49,St3,gr3,5+cm,1 node,BRCA-,T+Cisplatin+Rad0001(or placebo),Lump 1+cm,AND 0/15,AC,rads finished 7/6/11.Mets bone, liver,mamm node 8/11,abrax/tigatuzamab failed.Started bicalutamide 11/16/11.
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sue
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 10:16am |
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Steve,
Thank you for informing us about MJ. She will be deeply missed. So sad to lose another brave soul too early. My condolences to her family. May she rest in eternal peace. Love and Peace, Sue
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Dx 7/10, age 53. TNBC left breast, stage I, grade 3, IDC 0.5 cm, DCI 2.5 cm, 0/8 lymph nodes neg. BRCA-. T/C x4 finished 2/09/11, rads x34 finished 4/21/11.
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janet c.
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 2:24pm |
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So sorry to hear this news. I am praying for MJ's family. So very sad.
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dx 12/08 @47yrs.old TNBC stage 2a grade 3, 2.1cm. partial mastectomy sentinal node negative BRACA negative Cytocan/Taxatere x4 radiation 36 or 38rounds
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 3:03pm |
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I am saddened by the news. Peace for MJ's family and friends.
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Dx 11/07,stII bgr3,1/8+, metaplastic, recurrence 11/09, lymph dis 12/13+ 07/10, rad,x28 9/10,02/11 mets
BRCA neg 5-FMC since 03/12 PET 04/12,no progression Bone scan clear 06/12 |
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 3:58pm |
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Ugh, so sad. MJ was such a bright woman, so down to earth and just lovely to everyone. Poor Bill and family to lose her, and sad for us as well. It sounds like her death was pretty hard as well. I hadn't heard of terminal agitation, but can imagine how it might feel on either side, either feeling horribly uncomfortable and restless and not at peace or watching a loved one in an inconsolable state. Being born is hard work, as is giving birth, so it shouldn't be a surprise that dying can be difficult and labored as well. But in the past I have taken comfort in the idea that a good death is possible. Maybe that is an illusion, or at the very least out of our control when the time comes.
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DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10.
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 6:04pm |
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Thank you MJ. Your presence and support here made me a better caregiver for Susan and made her journey much easier. So, with a very sad heart, I thank you. May your loved ones, friends, and everyone on this site be comforted. We are all better off because you were here with us.
Martin & Susan
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Wife age 53@dx TN IDC Stage IIA 7/10; BRCA1&2 Neg; BROCA Neg; LN Neg; taxol+cisplatin+/-RAD001x12(clinical trial); lumpectomy 12/10;ACx4; 33 Rads complete 4/11; NED 5/5/11
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 8:34pm |
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Rest in peace MJ. Shelly Rae
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4/09 age 47 Stage 3a, Gr 3,1 node micro ACx4 Tx4 Rads x 33, done Dec.1,2009 NED
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Posted: Nov 29 2011 at 10:50pm |
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Thanks for sharing your courage and wisdom with us MJ. Rest in peace and may God give your family strength during these tough times.
I hate cancer ... |
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Natalia, 38 years
Dx TNBC 10/22/08, BRCA1+ Double Mx 11/20/08 with Recon. 3/37 nodes Rads 7 weeks done 8/09 ACx4 every 2 weeks and Tx12 weeks. Avastin e/3 weeksx10 (Clinical Trial) Done Dec/09 |
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Posted: Nov 30 2011 at 9:08pm |
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So sad to hear about MJ
 MJ thanks so much for sharing your life with us........
My condolences to MJ's family, Bill & all who knew and loved her. We shall meet again.
Thank you Steve for posting the hardest of details of MJ's transition journey to our Lord. I know she is now pain free and will be nudging the researchers to find an answer to this horrible disease....
Bless us all as we continue on our unkown journey.
Hugs, Helen in NS
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Diag@57TNBC04/092.5cm Lquad 05/09 TCx4Radsx30CT03/01/10 FU03/31/10ClearBRCA- 01/2011 RTNBC BMX 06/14/2011~2013 clear
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