Topic: Update on Mena
- Posted on: May 29, 2009 01:35 pm, edited May 30, 2009 04:38 PM by Mizsissy2
Posts: 87
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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LynnVA Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 143 |
Jun 18, 2009 11:34 am
LynnVA wrote:
Sending strength and love to Mena! xo Dx 3/6/2009, DCIS, 2cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+ |
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Calico Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,399 |
Jun 18, 2009 03:47 pm
Calico wrote:
Mena, thinking of you. Prayers!!! and best wishes for this treatment! There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 18, 2009 04:32 pm, edited Jun 18, 2009 04:33 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Hey gals, just talked to Mena. She's coming home *tomorrrow*..her kitties miss her....I just caught her up on some of these posts and read her the latest at her mojo thread...it is very nice to know how much you're appreciated!!! And...I was getting hints that the *REAL MENA* may be making a comeback at BC.ORG in the near future!!! Shhhh!!!  |
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LynnVA Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 143 |
Jun 18, 2009 08:30 pm
LynnVA wrote:
Yippiee!!!! I think she is very much needed and very missed!! Dx 3/6/2009, DCIS, 2cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+ |
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 21, 2009 10:52 am
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Mena was scheduled to go home on Friday, I know she was a little anxious about this because she was feeling very, very tired the last time I talked to her. I gave her a little time to settle in and tried calling yesterday, but she was probably asleep. I am hoping that her new situation at home is working out for her and that she is getting a little of the old energy back. Sending love and strength to you, Mena. You are in the hearts of many women here. XXXOOO
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 21, 2009 11:27 am
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Just got off the phone with Mena and she sounds better than she has sounded since before she went to the hospital. She's at home, on an oxygen system that she has to take with her wherever she goes, but she sounds much more relaxed. Things are working out, her family is pitching in and taking turns taking care of her, and she has a visiting nurse coming. Her cats are glad to have her home! She asked me to thank everybody for their prayers and positive thoughts. You are all so important to her!! Miz |
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heatherpalm… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,779 |
Jun 21, 2009 11:53 am
heatherpalmerton wrote:
So glad to hear Mena is home, No better place to be than home. Sending lots of gentle hugs to her and her kitties. Heather HEATHER PALMERTON
Dx 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jun 27, 2009 04:57 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Wondering how our super hero is doing this week?
Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jun 29, 2009 01:49 pm, edited Jun 29, 2009 01:53 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Spoke to Mena today and she has been at home about a week now, comfortably settled in her lazyboy chair..where she lives and sleeps. It is nice to be home, to have kitties, and to have her younger sister nearby who is always there when she is needed. Life will probably never be the same again. Mena is permanently hooked up to her oxygen, but it is portable and she can take it with her. Last week she went to the hairdresser's for a haircut. Yesterday she went to a graduation party...and it now totally exhausted!!! But she loves to hear from friends and is so much fun to talk to...don't know what I'd do if I didn't have Mena to pour out to.... The trip this summer is probably out of the picture, but it is good to be alive and among loved ones. XXXOOO |
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saint Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,839 |
Jun 29, 2009 07:13 pm
saint wrote:
Hey mena-watchers! (LOL--she's gonna feel like Jon & Kate soon!) I just got off the phone with our friend---we had a nice l ong chat! Her body is slowly regaining strength but she is in very good spirits! The oxygen tanks are kinda freaking her out, but we agreed that after a few weeks she'll probably take it all in stride & it will get easier...maybe even plan a little trip after all. She wanted to let old friends know she still thinks of you & I hope she'll come back here to post on her own soon! I was really happy to spend some quality time with her. I am still so amazed at her strength & energy even when her body is tired & recovering! I'm proud to be Mena's friend! Keep your prayers going for her, please cuz they sure seem to be working! 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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jenni__ca Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 344 |
Jun 30, 2009 01:03 am
jenni__ca wrote:
hello mena !! hoping you are feeling better and better each day ... remember when we had "colors" in chat ? i was just jenni (in teal blue) ... thinking of you !! ILC, multifocal, stage 3A ... 5 years !!!!!! and counting....
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katie11 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,082 |
Jun 30, 2009 05:46 am
katie11 wrote:
So happy that Mena is back at home and settling in. It's good to hear that she's also surrounded by lots of love and support. Please send her my love and gentle hugs; it would be wonderful to see Mena back on the boards some day soon. Katie xxx |
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lizws Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,636 |
Jun 30, 2009 11:16 am
lizws wrote:
Hi Miss Mena, Hope things are still improving for you. I've been reading and keeping track of you. Big hugs and lots of prayers. Liz Go through the day with hope and a smile..........
Dx 7/18/2005, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Reneepals Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,155 |
Jun 30, 2009 01:38 pm
Reneepals wrote:
Hi Mena, I am so happy you are home and doing well! I know you are. hugs Renee
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candie1971 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,999 |
Jun 30, 2009 03:36 pm
candie1971 wrote:
Hi Mena, glad you are home and resting. May our Blessed Lady wrap you in her arms and keep you safe. 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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luvtotravel… Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 932 |
Jun 30, 2009 06:40 pm
luvtotravel wrote:
Mena, Don't give up you have trips to take! Luvtotravel Stage I 2004 Stage IV 2008 mets to bone and liver.
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jul 1, 2009 09:38 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
HUGS and prayers -- sending you encouragement for this chapter of your journey. So glad that you are adjusting to life with oxygen as your companion. Glad that you've been keeping up the visits via the phone with your friends. You are such a fantastic role model for so many. xx00xx00xx (((((((((((((((((((((((((Mena)))))))))))))))))))))))) Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jul 3, 2009 04:35 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
The sunshine is just beaming today, Mena. I stopped to take a picture of the clouds -- they were so joyous!! Know that I continue to send prayers for your strength and courage. Know that I will continue to send them...... just as long as you are in need, and then beyond in gratitude for their being answered. Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope Hope!! xx00xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jul 14, 2009 08:37 pm, edited Jul 14, 2009 08:39 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Hey Guys... Mena is at home, in her chair, on her oxygen. A little bored, she said. Her sister and sister-in-law are taking very good care of her, but they both work full time, so they do just the best the can. I got her caught up on a lot of the posts here, told her what was going on at the mojo thread, and she told me she's going to try and get on the computer herself. But with all the tubes and no reading glasses it is probably quite a technical challenge these days. It is always so nice to talk to her, she is such a good listener and such a good friend. Faith, your posts are so very special...and Saint, you are such a good and wonderful friend! All of you are very important to her, and I wish she could get on here and communicate with each of you directly. I'm taking off for a few weeks and won't be posting, but I hope Mena gets on her computer, and I hope she stays connected...I'll be calling every few days as I always do. Take care all...and strength and prayers for Mena, there is courage in abundance, strength and hope, strength and prayers, we all love you, we all pray for you... XXXOOO |
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Estepp Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,796 |
Jul 14, 2009 08:42 pm
Estepp wrote:
Mena... God Bless you and I hope you can read this thread! Thank you for the Mojo Thread... It will go on forever... as it is such a role in our BC... Thank you! We are the Ta Ta Sisterhood! Her2+ BC is what I had.... and yes sisters.. I had lymph node involvment... DX 6/25/08 Laura
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LynnVA Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 143 |
Jul 15, 2009 06:18 am
LynnVA wrote:
Sending Mena some sunshine and love! Dx 3/6/2009, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jul 15, 2009 10:40 am
faithandfifty wrote:
Good morning, Mena. If you are able to make use of your telephone, I know it would be a blessing for you to talk to Saint. She's had another unsettling 'set-back' that is undoubedly connected to her recent rads. She's laughing and shaking her head in bemusement, but I know she gets such inspiration from you. I rode my bike yesterday. I have now ridden 415 miles since I began this summer..... that's a whole lot of praying for you and our other sisters -- as the wheels turn. I think of you on every ride, specifically. Know that we are all sending you our encouragement -- thru prayers, laughter, well wishes and good vibrations. Each in our own manner & language. Much love. xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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faithandfif… Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jul 24, 2009 10:18 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Mena. Some simple daisies for you today:
A vew from the other side, too:
I'm just fascinated with daisies these days. They are at their height, currently. Sending you smiles & daisies. Thinking of you. Praying for you. xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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sam52 Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,252 |
Jul 25, 2009 05:25 am
sam52 wrote:
Sending hugs from across the pond. Sam xx dx Oct 2001 IDC 1.6cm, stage II, grade 3, 3/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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heatherpalm… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,779 |
Jul 25, 2009 08:21 am
heatherpalmerton wrote:
Mena, sending you gentle hugs. Heather HEATHER PALMERTON
Dx 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Jul 25, 2009 08:31 am
hollyann wrote:
Mena, I haven't posted on this thread in a long long while if at all (too many pages to read back lol), But I just wanted you to know I have been reading this thread and keeping up with your recent illness.....I wanted you to know how special you are to me and to many people here.......You are an inspiration to me and your courage and strength are amazing......I am sending gentle hugs and special prayers your way today........ Hugs and love, Lucy
Dx 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Fitztwins Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,730 |
Jul 25, 2009 08:51 am
Fitztwins wrote:
Mena, you have this special place in my heart. I remember when that mojo thread started! you are a legend on this board!! You are never far from my thoughts and in my prayers. I have no special words of wisdom. Hoping that your days are filled with laughter, love and peace. Hang in, Janis 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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pitanga Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 564 |
Jul 25, 2009 09:12 am
pitanga wrote:
Mena, I havent posted here in a while but I think of you often...Your sense of humor and fighting spirit are an example to us all. I hope you are feeling better. 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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Mizsissy2 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 87 |
Jul 31, 2009 03:21 pm, edited Jul 31, 2009 03:48 PM
by Mizsissy2
Mizsissy2 wrote:
Hello Mena-Watchers, It's been a while since I've posted because I've had no internet, but I did talk to Mena last week and we had a very nice visit. She sounded good--really good--spiritually strong, at peace, realistic, ready to deal with whatever happens, and calm despite the things she had to tell me. Her pain level increases at a steady pace, when I talked to her she had reached a new threshold and she needed an increase in meds, and she purposely called me when the pain meds were at their height so she would feel good when we talked. She has a new social worker who is someone who she can really talk to and tell everything, and that makes her feel safe, also her family has been very caring and supportive. She has lots of visitors. We had a nice talk and shared many things. She is very grateful for the posts here (which I couldn't read last time--no internet!!). She had had a nice talk with Saint. And more than ever, I have a strong feeling that Mena and I will always be connected. We talked about the new thread that Firni started on Longevity and Quality of Life; it is kind of an extension of Mena's mojo thread, but deals with quality of life on many levels. This kind of discussion would not be possible without Mena's breaking the ice first. We need to have more discussions like this. Mena sends her love to all of you!!! XXXOOO Miz
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Jul 31, 2009 03:24 pm
hollyann wrote:
Sending gentle hugs to you Mena...I think of you often, sweet sister..........Sorry you you haven't posted in so long...And Miz, thank you so much for your updates........Would you please PM me Mena's address so I can send her some cards?......Thank you ....... Hugs and love, Lucy also dx with DCIS grade 2 er/pr + her2 neg
Dx 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
