My Lovely Wife Heather is now an Angel.  36 years old, 3 children.  Passed away yesterday.  She fought so hard and always remained so positive throughout this battle. She was in so much pain but never really compained. She was very special. I know one day they will be more treatment options for TNBC.  I have requested monetary donations be made to this organization on Heather's behalf.

cdenunzio,

Orig dx 6/03 - St.2a, IDC
gr.3,0 nodes, TNBC/BRCA1+
7/07 St 4 mets to lymph node and lungs. PACA/Rads NED 11/07-10/08
Leptomeningeal mets 10/08 3/09-CSF benign
Dancing with NED and stable boy

Chris, I am so sorry to hear of Heather's death.  It's such a tragedy when young children are left motherless.

Dx 2005 2 cm, 5/12 nodes, A/C + T, 28 rads.
Dx mets 12/07 mediastinal and supraclavicular nodes, carbo + taxotere X 6.
brain, lymph, pleura, bone mets. Started Xeloda 8/24/09

I am so sorry to read of Heather's passing.  I will pray for peace and comfort for you and your children.

I am so sorry for her struggle and your terrible loss.  There are no adequate words, just my sincerest condolences.  She is at peace now.  God bless you and your children and the rest of your family.    

Sister DX'ed 11/08
Lumpectomy & SN biopsy 12/08
1.1 cm tumor, node neg (0/2)
Stage 1
DD A/C x 4, Taxol x 4, completed 4/17/09
33 rads (incl 8 boost), completed 6/22/09

I am sorry for your loss :o(......

DX age 45:12/08 IDC & DCIS TNBC. 2/09:lumpectomy, 2 cm, grade 3, -nodes, stage IIa, BRCA- Chemo:Taxotere/Cytoxan x4.Double mastectomy 6/09. Zometa   http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hollisimpsongough

Dear Chris,

Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007
Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst
mastectomy July 6 2007
chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov
28 rads ended Jan 2008

Chris:

Linda - age 62
Diag 2/23/09 IDC 1.2 cent. IDC right breast,Stage 1, Grade 3,0/1 nodes - Triple Neg
4 DD AC every two weeks, 1 Dd Taxol, then 3 DD Taxotere every three weeks - on to 6 weeks of rads

Dear Chris,

lump12-07 chemo Jan-May AC/T DD
30 Rads 2.2 cm, n/node, grade 3, stage 2
Diagnosed granulosa ovarian cancer 2/09
"May the lord...give you His peace no matter what happens."
II Thessalonians 3:16 N

Dear Chris DeNunzio,

I hope your wife Heather's soul rests in peace. It sounds like both of you gave your best shot to beating this disease. Sometimes pieces don't always fall in the right places.

My deepest sympathies for you. I know you will be there for the kids. And we are here for you.

Love, Unkle

Unklezwifeonty's Other Half

Dear Chris,

words are so inadequate....I really cannot express myself fully at this moment except to tell you that I truly ache for you and your children..

I just sent you a PM with my phone number in case you didn't keep it from our last talk..

Chris, please know that you can call me at any time to talk..

with my heartfelt condolences...

Steve

I am a BRCA1(187delAG)+ grandson, son and father of women affected by breast/oc-my daughter, inherited the mutation from me, and at age 36, was dx 2004 TNBC
75%invasive quandrantectomy,PBM,LAVH/BSO

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. This horrible disease has got to stop. Blessings and peace to you and your family.Easier said then done, but know she is in a wonderful place.

dx 3/06 TN, taxotere/cytoxin x4; radiation x 40; mets. to lungs, lymph nodes 3/08 - to begin chemo 4/29/08 Abx/Avas., 9/08 Avastin maintenance, 1/09 - off meds to see if Avastin causing headaches

I know it must be hard to type those words. Thank you for letting us know.

In my thoughts,

Mary

Dx 5/08 Stage 1, grade 3, IDC 1.6 cm, high-grade carcinoma in situ, 0 nodes, TNBC, lumpectomy, chemo TAC six rounds, radiation 34 treatments
Finished December 18, 2008
NED-May 2009

Chris,  So sorry to hear of Heather's passing.  My mother died at age thirty and left four young children, so I know you have a difficult task ahead of you.  I have a strong feeling that you will be up to the task however, and I will be thinking of you.  Take time to grieve and then gather your strength and do what you have to do.  If you need support, you know we'll be here for you.

Susan
DX 8/1987 Stage 1 ER+ lumpectomy rads
DX 1/09 Stage IV TN bilateral mastectomy Mets to liver BRCA#1+ Taxol & Avastin
8/09 NED

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear that Heather has died.   You must be reeling with grief, trying to be strong for your kids.   How scary to think about going it alone, raising your kids without her by your side.  That huge space in our lives and hearts and homes that our spouse's occupy.  How very sad and strange and lonely to have it all transmute into empty space, filled only with memory.  I feel for you, for Heather, who tried her hardest to live well while she had life and to stay with you all for as long as she could, and of course for your darling children, who will have to learn to live in a world where their mother lives in their and your hearts only.   Please come to us anytime for support.  We are here for you and your children.

Love,
Denise


Edited by dmwolf - Yesterday at 8:30pm

DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,no nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/18/08; Clodronate. 4/09 3mm lung nodules?; PetCT 8/09 NED! radiation pneumonitis.

Chris,

DX 7-06, 9cm, AC,dbl mast, taxol, rads. Stage IV 10-08,bones,lymph,chest wall. Fatty infiltrates liver, small infiltrates lungs