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  • Posted on: Nov 1, 2009 11:01 pm
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Irina wrote:

I have to go Nov. 5 for my Tx (Zometa, Lupron) and blood work. Two hours one way, in Dr's office 2-3 hours and back two hours. Again alone. Only my car (best friend and best helper) and me. Please, I need prayers for this trip. I have to be pain free and strong for Thursday.

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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donnabee
San Francisco, CA
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 227
Nov 1, 2009 11:12 pm donnabee wrote:

Irina, you have all my prayers, unworthy as they might be. But I promise I'll cover all the saints, and a special chat with Ganesha, my best Hindu god, who helps with all new endeavors. I'm just the first to post, but I know women more eloquent than me will be posting their prayers, too, Be well, be brave and come home safe. hugs, --donna

From time to time even a blind squirrel finds a nut
Diagnosis: 2/9/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2+
JeninMichig…
Blissfield, MI
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 477
Nov 2, 2009 08:32 am JeninMichigan wrote:

Irina

Prayers for you on a very long day!!    I wish you had a friend or family to go along with you.  But we will be in the car with you in spirit.    Last year I drove 2 1/2 hours every day to get radiation because my local hospital would not treat me.   It was a tough six weeks.   I tried to take the time in the car to relax and just ponder life. 

I know life has been so tough for you.   I keep you at the top of my prayers every night!!!

((((hugs))))

Jennifer 


Diagnosis: 2/22/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
ead
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 248
Nov 2, 2009 08:44 am ead wrote:

Irina, I wish I could go with you. I will be there in spirt. Can you think of anyone that could go with you or perhaps someone could drive you? I will be thinking of you.Take your time and do not rush.

God Bless

Liz

Ead
Diagnosis: 6/3/2006, Stage IV, Grade 3, 1/18 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
concernedsi…
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 193
Nov 2, 2009 08:55 am concernedsis wrote:

Prayers coming your way Irina - have you looked into the American Cancer Society program where they might drive you to treatments? I think its called the road to recovery?  Is there no public transportation you would use? Is there any accomadations you could use at the center to stay overnight and go home the next day? If you go alone - take frequent breaks and crank up the music and sing at the top of your lungs LOL. Good luck!!
meima
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 359
Nov 2, 2009 10:45 am meima wrote:

Irina:  I pray for you every day, but Ill ask for some extra help for you for your trip on thrs.  Today is All Saints Day, so hopefully it's a good to day to ask for some extra help on your behalf.    Meima


Diagnosis: 8/31/2006, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 2, 2009 03:14 pm Irina wrote:

American Cancer Society give me card for gas $300 for year to go for my TX. I call them and it only they can do. How you know what I'm doing?))) yea, when I feel not good after TX I sing songs at the top of my lungs. This is exactly what I did after my last Tx. In the rood was construction, I drew home more then 3 hours and were singing like crazy, just to not stop.

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
lovinmomma
Spokane, WA
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,211
Nov 2, 2009 05:28 pm lovinmomma wrote:

Prayers

Kimberly 42 yo fighter Double mx 5/11/09 without reconstruction
Diagnosis: 10/15/2008, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 26/26 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
LuAnnH
Cincinnati, OH
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,741
Nov 2, 2009 10:28 pm LuAnnH wrote:

Oh Irina, you are so sweet, to have so many setbacks is just not right!  I will be praying for you, traveling like that is rough.  I get so groggy on the road that I could never do it.  My kids barely even let me drive to the grocery anymore.  I hope this appt goes well and that youcan get a place closer to the hospital soon!

LuAnn -- www.luannsblog.typepad.com
Diagnosis: 7/2/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
kbugmom
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,128
Nov 2, 2009 10:37 pm, edited Nov 2, 2009 10:40 PM by kbugmom kbugmom wrote:

Irinia I understand how you feel. i travel three hours one way to dr and tx. Usually it is the good Lord and me. I went last week an dhave to go each week for next five weeks. Starting a new trial drugs. I will pray for you. I go on Wed this week. I am use to traveling time now. Have done for years now. God bless hang in there.
heatherpalm…
KLAMATH FALLS , OR
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,779
Nov 2, 2009 11:42 pm heatherpalmerton wrote:

Irina thats it for a year????? They get monies every quarter, I have gotten 700.00 dollars so far this year. Even after they gave me such a hard time about my appts. I tried to explain that with stage 4 your appts can very, the lady i was talking to could not understand that. She was a patient that thoughts she was cured. I pray to got that is the case.  I called the main lady and told her she needed to educate her volunteers that there are stage 4 patients living life we just have a few more obstacles to deal with. I explained to her that i was going over the hill 3x times a month but since july 27th I was averaging 2-3 times a week because of congestive heart failure.  Many many many tests. So I couldn't give her a definate answer. I did get  a $100.00 dollar card today. wich was a nice gesture. 

SENDING YOU LOTS OF PRAYERS AND MANY GENTLE HUGS> Heather. 

HEATHER PALMERTON
Diagnosis: 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2-
mason204
Toronto, ON
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 484
Nov 3, 2009 09:08 am mason204 wrote:

Irina:

I just said a prayer for you.  Know that there will be many people thinking of you and praying for you on Thursday.

Cheryl.

Cheryl - Mets dx Aug/06 (lungs, liver, bones, abdomen)
Diagnosis: 12/23/2003, IDC, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 4/10 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
konakat
Ottawa, ON
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,616
Nov 3, 2009 12:31 pm konakat wrote:

Hi Irina -- Maybe the $300 was just until the end of this year?  That you'll get more in January?  I'll be thinking of you on Thursday.  I'm also sending evil psych vibes to your horrible landlord. 

Drive slow and safe -- and let us know how it goes.

Elizabeth

xox

Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake. When you haven't a clue, add ice cream.
Diagnosis: 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
saint
beloit, wi
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,839
Nov 3, 2009 12:35 pm saint wrote:

Hugs & prayers for a safe trip. I pray it will be a pretty Fall day so you can enjoy the views along the way.......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
Diagnosis: ILC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/27 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
clemson93
blythewood, sc
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 56
Nov 3, 2009 01:40 pm clemson93 wrote:

Lots of prayers for you :)

Susan

Diagnosis: 9/17/08, IDC, 6cm+, grade 3, stage 3, nodes, dx with bone mets 9/09, stage 4, ER+/PR+, HER2-"Get busy living, or get busy dying."
kbugmom
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,128
Nov 3, 2009 01:51 pm kbugmom wrote:

Call cancer care 1-800-813-4673. They are sending me paper work for my dr to sign and will get a hundred dollar gas card. Ask where you get tx if they know how you can get a gas card. People donate them. So maybe now holidays are near people will donate them more often. If I think of anything else I will post. God bless. We will make it. hugssssss

Susan
Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 3, 2009 10:31 pm, edited Nov 3, 2009 10:39 PM by Irina Irina wrote:

No this is for a year!!! And after big fight!!! I told them, if they not give me money for the gas I not go for TX and I'm going to the public places with sing "STAGE IV, NO HELP, NO HOPE. STOP to DONATE. BIG LIE" I have not to nice case worker,her name Carolyn, she is from Downtown Chicago. Local office told me, they don't have money, they have only wigs and Looks good fill better.

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
concernedsi…
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 193
Nov 4, 2009 01:16 pm concernedsis wrote:

Irina Good luck!!! I know about the singing b/c I do it myself on long trips!!

When you do your taxes - medical expenses have to be a certain % of your income but you ca deduct any out of pocket including a set rate for gas, mileage etc related to your care

Have you applies for SSDI? If you have a work history - Stage IV is an automatic compassionate allowances approval - should be approved withing 1 month.

 Letus know how you did? We're storming heavn for you!

Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 4, 2009 02:45 pm Irina wrote:

I can't receive SSDI. I have only Food Stamps $200 for month. This is how I live 2.5 years with stage 1V

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 5, 2009 11:55 pm Irina wrote: thank you for prayers. I'm back and Smilesafe!!!
Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
LuAnnH
Cincinnati, OH
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,741
Nov 6, 2009 12:15 am LuAnnH wrote:

Oh Irina, why don't you move out here where I live.  There are lots of doctors close by and I'd be happy to help you get to where you need.  Then you wouldn't have to put up with all the crap you are dealing with.

LuAnn -- www.luannsblog.typepad.com
Diagnosis: 7/2/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Watson
Katy, TX
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,733
Nov 6, 2009 01:47 am Watson wrote:

Irina,

Did you go vacation recently to another country?  I can't remember.  Would it be better if you moved back so family can help with you?

Watson

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. - Billy Joel
Diagnosis: 1/29/2008, Stage IV, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 9, 2009 03:01 pm, edited Nov 9, 2009 03:07 PM by Irina Irina wrote:

Yes, I use leftover money from my financial ed.from college to go to travel, Sorry, I'm still human and need entertainment. Too have this entertainment I work very hard. From my family i have only my daughtier, who  works full time and she is cancer survivor. She has many heath issues( caterer every 2-3 hours to urinated, metal brass for her leg to walk). I can't ask her about help. In Russia I have my cuisines. I sow them maybe ones in 10 years, when I lived in Russia. I live 10 years in US and i like to die in the country,where my daughter lives. This is my rights, and no one can tell me where I should go. I received my Green Card because I was abuse by my ex, who is American citizen, who didn't let me go for Tx.  I think i'm pretty clear about my position and no one can ask me to move from this country. Next year I will receive my American citizenship.

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
joaniji
chicago, il
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 276
Nov 9, 2009 03:21 pm joaniji wrote:

Hi Irina,

I am glad that you made to and from your treatment okay.  How did the blood tests go?  You are an amazing woman to be coping with all that you do.  I am still concerned about your dumbass landlord!!  I hope that things are better with him.  Once you become a citizen do you think that you can get SSDI? I hope so.  Have you tried calling Breast Cancer Network of Strength to see if they can help with your expenses? I think that they can also send a volunteer to accompany you at your appointments.  Do you come to Chicago for your treatments? I live in Chicago and would be happy to come keep you company or to take you to lunch.  Just let me know.  Best wishes, Joani 

joani
Diagnosis: 1/1/2009, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Watson
Katy, TX
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,733
Nov 9, 2009 03:23 pm Watson wrote:

Irina,

I was just trying to help.  Sorry if my post suggested anything else.

Watson

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. - Billy Joel
Diagnosis: 1/29/2008, Stage IV, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Irina
Rockford, IL
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Nov 9, 2009 03:29 pm, edited Nov 9, 2009 09:25 PM by Irina Irina wrote:

Thank you, Joani. My Tx in Highland Park in Kellogg Canter.Now I find the way how to talk to my land lord. I have to scream on him. If I try to explain nicely to him something, he don't understand.

Dx 2/2004, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets ER+PR+HER2-
Diagnosis: 2/2004, IDC, 4cm, Stage IV, 5/0 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Fitztwins
MI
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,731
Nov 9, 2009 05:59 pm Fitztwins wrote:

Irina, please PM me. I would love to help you just a bit.

Enjoy Every Sandwich.
Diagnosis: 12/12/2004, IDC, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+

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