Mena hasn't posted here in over a year and doesn't participate here but I thought a few of you who remember her might be interested in how she is doing. She has significant metasteses in her lungs and recently found out that her liver is now involved. In January she had severe pain and breathing problems, but had a nice little remission after undergoing radiation. She is now having pain and breathing problems again, but is undergoing a new round of chemo and is hopeful that this will work.
She has a trip planned with her family to California in August and desperately hopes that she will be well enough to go. She is putting up a good fight...she's not willing to give up. Your prayers and positive thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Mena, you go girl!!!
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Fitztwins Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,731 |
May 29, 2009 01:40 pm
Fitztwins wrote:
I remember her and have even sent her a card. She is the founder of our MOJO thread! Wash away my troubles, wash away my pain, with the rain of shambala
Dx 12/12/2004, IDC, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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EWB Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,416 |
May 29, 2009 01:49 pm
EWB wrote:
Thanks so much for the update, I have been wondering how she's doing. Please pass on my wishes of good, pain free, sunny days! She is in my thoughts and prayers. Elaine Dx 11/9/2006, 4cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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candie1971 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,999 |
May 29, 2009 02:35 pm
candie1971 wrote:
I remember her....I wish her well. Mena is in my prayers. If anyone can pm me her address, I would love to send her a card. Thanks...hugs and prayers, Candie Good friends are like stars....you don't always see them but you know they are always there.
Dx 5/26/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,341 |
May 29, 2009 02:43 pm
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
I wish her the best, less pain from the beast and good response to the new treatment. May she enjoy her California vacation (and get there before the Gov closes some of the parks). Hard times. My best to Mena. Tender It cannot be emphasized too strongly that treatment of each patient is a highly individualized matter. (FDA-approved labeling for warfarin (Coumadin) NDA 9-218/5-105)
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CasinoGirl Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,286 |
May 29, 2009 02:53 pm
CasinoGirl wrote:
Thanks for the update. Yes, I remember Mena from the MOJO thread. I will keep her in my thoughts & prayers. Donna Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
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Godsgal Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 168 |
May 29, 2009 03:06 pm
Godsgal wrote:
I too remember Mena... I will pray that she finds what she needs to become stable... Stay strong Mena and fight !! Hattie |
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BethNY Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,020 |
May 29, 2009 04:25 pm
BethNY wrote:
Thanks for the update... I will add Mena to my prayers. Be your own hero
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Jaybird627 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,163 |
May 29, 2009 04:36 pm
Jaybird627 wrote:
Hugs, healing thoughts and prayers to Mena..... Jaybird. My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope - Ovid.
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EWB Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,416 |
May 30, 2009 02:35 pm
EWB wrote:
checking in this afternoon to send gentle hugs to Mena, hoping for a restful night, sweet dreams tonight. Dx 11/9/2006, 4cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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pitanga Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 564 |
May 30, 2009 08:09 pm
pitanga wrote:
Who could forget Mena´s funloving yet fighting spirit? Ever since I returned to the boards this year after a four-year absence I´ve been missing her presence here. Mena, you are an inspiration! I am rooting for your new chemo regimen to whup those pesky cells into submission! Love, Lisa First dx 1999--lumpectomy, chemo. rads, Stage IIA IDC 1/22 nodes er+. March 2009--R mastectomy
Dx 2/5/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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roseg Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,487 |
May 30, 2009 08:48 pm
roseg wrote:
I'm glad to hear that. Too often when we don't hear from someone the outcome is not so positive. Rose
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katie11 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,082 |
May 31, 2009 12:35 pm
katie11 wrote:
Thanks for the update and please tell Mena that I am also thinking of her. I hope that things improve quickly and she has a wonderful time on vacation in California! Hugs and love, Katie xx |
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saint Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,839 |
Jun 1, 2009 09:09 am, edited Jun 1, 2009 09:10 AM
by saint
saint wrote:
Mena & I still connect via the phone. I just talked to her last week. Her spirit is strong & she is fighting the good fight. I am always pleased to hear how positive she stays, in spite of the boat load of crap she keeps getting. I will endeavor to persuade her to visit here again. I know all these posts would please her! Hugs--be well & stay strong Life is not about waiting for the storms to end, but learning to dance in the rain! Orig dx Nov '00 stg1 gr3 0/27 pos nodes er/pr+ her2- mets dx apr '04 eyes & bones new dx jan '07 lung
Dx ILC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/27 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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JewelTXakaL… Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 124 |
Jun 1, 2009 04:31 pm
JewelTXakaLinda wrote:
Saint, Thank you so much for letting us know how our Mena is doing. I do remember her from the chat room and do miss seeing her. JewelTX "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway" John Wayne
Dx 12/16/2003, DCIS, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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EWB Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,416 |
Jun 1, 2009 07:01 pm
EWB wrote:
Saint- please pass on my thoughts and good wishes to her! Dx 11/9/2006, 4cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 1, 2009 07:40 pm, edited Jun 1, 2009 07:41 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
I had been meaning to give you another update but Mena and I keep on playing phone tag...she mentioned that she did not have a great day yesterday, I am hoping today was better. I am sure she will be thrilled to know that she has a circle of women here praying for her, keep those prayers coming...you know, they work!
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sushanna1 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 742 |
Jun 1, 2009 10:01 pm
sushanna1 wrote:
Please keep us posted and tell Mena that many of us here remember her. |
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ginger2345 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,262 |
Jun 2, 2009 08:14 pm
ginger2345 wrote:
Hoping for more good days ahead for Mena. I also remember her and am glad you let us know how she's doing. Ginger
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 2, 2009 08:23 pm, edited Jun 2, 2009 10:30 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Good news!!! Finally talked to Mena and she was a bit under the weather, but from the chemo, you know fatigue, feelling foggy (as if you didn't know), but the lung symptoms have dissipated so either the chemo is working or your prayers!!! Perhaps a little of both. I had the pleasure of reading each and every message here to her, and let me tell you, she enjoyed it!! It is so nice to know that you are here for her. She is happy we started the thread and sends her love to all of you. California may be in her future, or even the Bahamas, they haven't decided yet. Pintanga, it's been a long time, but she remembers you and is sorry to hear that you have to come back now, but glad for the company. I'm off into the boonies this weekend, so I won't be posting. Let's hope Mena's even better next week... Miz |
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Sige Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,356 |
Jun 3, 2009 03:24 pm
Sige wrote:
<-----misses Mena :( How are you doing girlfriend? It's been a long time, but I think of you often. ...if only trees ruled the world...
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EWB Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,416 |
Jun 3, 2009 06:13 pm
EWB wrote:
So glad to hear that you are doing better, prayers for continued resolution of all the concerns. I vote for the place you have never been to!!! Sweet dreams and restful sleep tonight! Dx 11/9/2006, 4cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 7, 2009 07:45 pm, edited Jun 7, 2009 07:55 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Hey guys, just here with the latest update and unfortunately it is not a good one. Called Mena from the road this AM, she was in the hospital with pain and a possible UTI. When I called her she was in very severe pain and 20 minutes overdue for her pain meds. At first she asked me just to talk and pull her mind away but after just a few minutes she told me she couldn't take it any more and she had to get off the phone. I asked her if there was anything I could do, like call the nurse myself and she said no please just pray. So we did. An hour later I sent her text message hoping to hear that she'd gotten her meds and was feeling OK, but when I asked if she'd gotten her meds yet...the answer was NO. A few minutes later we drove into Canada and lost phone contact. It is hard for me to understand in this day and age how someone like Mena could be in a hospital, neglected and suffering as she is. Please let us all pray that things get better for Mena very quickly. We have talked about hospice before, but to her that would be totally giving up. Miz |
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Jun 7, 2009 07:50 pm
hollyann wrote:
Mena sending good thoughts and prayers to you, dear sister.....I miss all your great posts.....Hope you finally got your meds and are feeling a little better...... Hugs and love, Lucy
Dx 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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kbugmom Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 15,128 |
Jun 7, 2009 08:15 pm
kbugmom wrote:
Mena praying for you. God bless . |
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 8, 2009 09:01 am
Mizsissy2 wrote:
I will call Mena today and I hope to hear that she's out of pain. She really needs your prayers now. |
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pitanga Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 564 |
Jun 8, 2009 09:11 am
pitanga wrote:
Miz, Sorry I havent answered your PM yet. I have been down with a cold and distracted by a few other worries. I havent been too conversational. Please tell Mena that I am rooting for her. This is all so unfair... Lisa First dx 1999, age 39. Lumpectomy, chemo, rads, Stage IIA IDC 1/22 nodes er+. March 2009--Local recurrence and mets. R- mx
Dx 2/5/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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elliem1207 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,524 |
Jun 8, 2009 09:51 am, edited Jun 8, 2009 10:21 AM
by elliem1207
elliem1207 wrote:
((((((hugs))))) and praying for you mena. ellie xx ~~ I will not allow the fear of tomorrow rob me of the joy of today.~~
Dx 11/2007, , Stage IV, / nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jun 8, 2009 08:09 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Mena. I would like to add my prayers to the strong chorus already assembled. Please know that you are surrounded by the strength of the sisterhood here. We are gathered together, sending you encouragement. Strength and courage. Strength and courage. Strength and courage. My prayers will include requests for your medical team to act as professionally as possible -- being responsive to your needs, even anticipating them, whenever possible. (((((((((((((((((((((((Mena))))))))))))))))))))))) xx00xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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saint Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,839 |
Jun 8, 2009 09:38 pm
saint wrote:
Mena just called arpy (who called me to update here) She is still in the hospital & had to have a transfusion. They are treating her for an unspecified infection. Arpy said she sounded in fairly good spirits tho she was still in pain.... she ended the call as she wasn't feeling well enough to continue.....will post more when we hear. Be well & stay strong Life is not about waiting for the storms to end, but learning to dance in the rain! Orig dx Nov '00 stg1 gr3 0/27 pos nodes er/pr+ her2- mets dx apr '04 eyes & bones new dx jan '07 lung
Dx ILC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/27 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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heatherpalm… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,779 |
Jun 8, 2009 10:33 pm
heatherpalmerton wrote:
Mena sending you positive thoughts and lots of gentle hugs. Heather HEATHER PALMERTON
Dx 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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