newbie and introducing myself
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Topic: newbie and introducing myself
Posted By: lynnette
Subject: newbie and introducing myself
Date Posted: Jun 04 2009 at 6:23pm
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Hi my name is lynnette im a 50 year old woman. i was dx in2006 with ibc tnbc i had a lympectomy and was told they got everything i was 47 at the time. went through chemo and radiation. and then it recurred in sept. of 2007 went through chemo and radiation again after a left masectomy was nsod for 2 months then recurred again in my lymp nodes in my chest and neck and a spot on the liver im back on chemo as of march. because of the mets but i have a positive attitude and im a fighter so im not going to let this beat me. i went through ct pet scan yesterday and an mri today. waiting on results to see where i go from here monday i get the results of all tests. i had a bone test in march no signs of cancer but the doctor said they werent accurate so ordered these other tests for me. im praying for good news from it all. it was nice reading some of the topics and i love all the positive responses. we need to keep our heads up and never give up |
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Posted By: dmayes
Date Posted: Jun 04 2009 at 6:28pm
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Hi Lynnette,
Glad you found us - this is a great place to live, learn and let it all out!
Oh yeah - these ladies are very positive! And full of great hints and tips to help you get through the good and teh bad days.
We look forward to your journey - I am half way through my first chemo and looking forward to finding out what my next step. These ladies have given me great support - I am an Aussie living in Canada, yet here I feel like I am at home.
Ask many questions - they all come through for you.
Cheers and hugs
------------- Debs | Laugh every day, Love every minute. Dx Mar09 - LB IDC 4.5cm - 0 nodes. BRCA - Cytoxin/Taxotere x4 end Jul09. ReCon surgery March10. |
Posted By: rena
Date Posted: Jun 05 2009 at 4:51am
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Lynette, I'm holding positive thoughts for you and hope that your test results will be good. You have a great attitude, and there are so many new treatments emerging all the time. I wish you the very best. Rena ------------- Diagnosed 9/86. 1 cm tumor, 22 positive lymph nodes. CMFVP chemo, weekly for one year. 7 weeks radiation. BRCA2-positive. Multiple attempts at reconstruction (three's a charm) |
Posted By: trip2
Date Posted: Jun 06 2009 at 11:50am
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Hello Lynette, my goodness you had a rough time of it the last few years, I am sorry to see you have had such a struggle. But you are right, we must hold our heads up and continue on doing what needs to be done because as Rena points out there are new treatments emerging all the time. Recently triple neg has gotten alot of attention, attention we needed badly a long time ago but it is improving. We do our best to keep up with the latest news which we post in the Resource section of the forum. How are you doing with your treatments, are you holding up pretty well? Do you have a good support system? We have several long time survivors who pop in now and then such as Rena and Kirby to remind us they are out there just not participating as much as many of us in or near treatment do since we find the support so valuable in our getting thru the treatments and recovering. Feel free to speak out anytime, we are always here and welcome. ------------- Stage 2 2003 Stage 1 2007 BRCA 1+ |
Posted By: crose
Date Posted: Jun 11 2009 at 3:36am
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Hi Lynette,
Like you I am a newbie also. I was diagnosed in 2006, had a lumpectomy,
did radiation and chemo. I was in remission until March 17th then I found out that I have the same cancer but this time it spread to my lymph nodes in my chest wall. I also had a spot which they called suspicious in my bone. I have been doing gemzar and taxatere. I have finished 5 treatments and am doing 3 more. My tumors have shrink in half after 4 so I feel like so far so good. The chemo is working. I too am ready to fight and remain positive that I can get rid of this. It's a blow to have it come back but we can never give up. Having a positive attitude is so important.
I hope your test results come out great.
Cindy Rose
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Posted By: sydonashae
Date Posted: Jun 11 2009 at 6:13am
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Lynnette,
Keep up the good attitude, put healthy things in your tummy, walk a lot or whatever you like to do - stay busy with something you enjoy! You are a fighter and this fight isn't over! Susan ------------- Susan (age 33 at dx) Dx: 6/13/08 Triple Neg Stage II, Grade III 2/3 SNODE 0/13 NODES/BRCA NEG 4 rounds AC/12 Rounds Taxol/ 30 Rads Reconstruction process |
Posted By: NINASUZIE
Date Posted: Jun 11 2009 at 9:48am
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Hi Lynette,
I haven't been here as long as some of these other lovely ladies, but I can tell you that from day one, the support, strength, HOPE and information here has made my rare cancer journey one of strength and wisdom....you are one incredibly resilient, strong woman (hate to be YOUR cancer cells, cuz you kick them and hard!!!  ) Your strength and determination is incredible and we are with you right beside you allll the way. Have the wonderful day today you SO deserve! Sending hugs and healing to you!------------- Suzie ************** Dx: 1/09 Metaplastic TN IDC/3.5CM/DCIS/1.0;4/09 L mastectomy;6-11/09 Cytoxan/Taxotere X6;BRACA-; Recurrance 11/10 bone mets broke arm;Lung mets;rads X15; chemo/parp tbd 1/11 |