It's been some days since you posted, and I know you've been having a rough go of it. So I thought I'd ask, how are you? Are plans in place to surgically help your back pain? How is your ankle?
I've been thinking about you, as I'm sure others have too. Wondering how you and your dear husband are doing, with the driving and the surgery. I hope you are in less pain and that you're getting help from your local doctors too.
Please let us know how you are when you have the stamina and time. But do know we are thinking of you.
Tender
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dlb823 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,055 |
Oct 22, 2009 12:01 am
dlb823 wrote:
Tender ~ Bette and I are in the same chemo group, August 08. As you probably know, she's been having a rough time, and as of yesterday, her DH let us know that she'd been hospitalized again. There's more info' on her CaringBridge site. I also have her home address if anyone wants to send her a card. Just PM me if you need it. Deanna "The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears" Native American proverb
Diagnosis: 2/1/2008, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Caseysmom Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 492 |
Oct 22, 2009 07:58 am
Caseysmom wrote:
Deanna: Thank you for the update. Laura Diagnosis: 7/19/2004, IBC, Stage IIIb, 9/17 nodes, ER-/PR+, HER2- |
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BonnieK Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 300 |
Oct 22, 2009 03:23 pm
BonnieK wrote:
Thanks so much for your message, Deana. Bonnie Diagnosis: 9/2008, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 1/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Gg08 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 669 |
Oct 23, 2009 12:33 am, edited Nov 9, 2009 01:51 AM
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Caseysmom Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 492 |
Oct 23, 2009 07:04 am
Caseysmom wrote:
Bette: Thinking about you and sending prayers your way. Lots of love and hugs Laura Diagnosis: 7/19/2004, IBC, Stage IIIb, 9/17 nodes, ER-/PR+, HER2- |
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g94u67 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 311 |
Oct 26, 2009 05:49 pm
g94u67 wrote:
I spoke with Bette last Thursday and she was still in the hospital having RADS to her skull and spine experiencing much pain. Keep the prayers & love going! Jeannine Live, Laugh, Love and Keep Smiling`I may have cancer, but it doesn't have me
Diagnosis: 7/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Gg08 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 669 |
Nov 1, 2009 12:36 am, edited Nov 9, 2009 01:50 AM
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Leah_S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 667 |
Nov 1, 2009 12:39 am
Leah_S wrote:
Bette, I am praying for you. Leah Diagnosis: 11/3/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,341 |
Nov 1, 2009 10:10 am
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
Keeping you close in my thoughts, Bette as you fight this pneumonia. May you feel our concern and heal. 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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dlb823 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,055 |
Nov 1, 2009 10:16 am
dlb823 wrote:
Bette ~ I hope you're feeling much better this morning. Thinking of you and sending healing thoughts from California, as I pray that they will have this possible pneumonia under control quickly ~ Deanna "The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears" Native American proverb
Diagnosis: 2/1/2008, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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ibjennifer1… Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 54 |
Nov 4, 2009 05:07 pm
ibjennifer125 wrote:
Praying hard here in Kentucky. You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. You must do thing which you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
Diagnosis: 10/30/2008, IBC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, 6/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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bethaib Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 122 |
Nov 4, 2009 05:26 pm, edited Nov 4, 2009 05:31 PM
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bethaib wrote:
Nov 3rd- Bette had a hard day, increase in pain (on pain pump) pain sapping her strength. Docs now know her fevers are caused by cancer tumors, there is no other infection, all blood work is within normal limits. Docs feel Bette may be too weakened from all the pain/fevers to continue the clinical trial in Virginia. We are trusting God to give us direction in our crisis. Nov 2- Rads continue for cancer in vetebral spine and heel. Tom has been keeping up with updates on Bette caringbridge site. Thanks Tom! I think Bette has more than one angel helping her through this time in her life : ) I hope you feel better and regain your strength quickly to continue with your trial. Thinking of you.....Beth bethaib
Diagnosis: 2/24/2009, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/0 nodes, ER+ |
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cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 283 |
Nov 4, 2009 05:29 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Before I saw this post, God had been bringing Bettelou to my mind to pray for her. I was wondering how she was doing...now I know. The Lord knows she needs our prayers now. Lord, heal Bettelou! ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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fortunate1 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 338 |
Nov 4, 2009 06:01 pm
fortunate1 wrote:
Bette, I always check the Waiting Room to see if you're there. When you're not, I worry. I'm thinking of you and hoping for the very best. Loving hugs your way... Single mast, one-step with Alloderm and implant; no radiation, oncotype 20.5, no chemo, Femara.
Diagnosis: 12/10/2008, ILC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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bethaib Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 122 |
Nov 5, 2009 07:57 am
bethaib wrote:
UPDATE Nov 4th- Tom here, it is with heavy heart, but Bette's chemo therapy was stopped, it was not working. Bette and I have decided that the clinical trial was stopped by the doctors, we have a consultation with Hospice. Bette's pain is worse and the tumors are causing fevers. Bette's wish is to have quality of life by monitoring her pain/fever. It was a hard decision and we prayed with our Pastor Gale. Hospice is about living the best quality of life. Bette may come home Friday if her pain is managed. We are praying for a miracle because we know God is in control. Bette is at peace. Love Tom & Bette Just wanted to share the latest post .....it was hard to read this after all she has been through.... bethaib
Diagnosis: 2/24/2009, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/0 nodes, ER+ |
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,341 |
Nov 5, 2009 08:53 am
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
Thinking of you both this morning, Bette and Tom, heavy hearted to read your post. Please let Bette know her friends here are encircling her as she battles this beast. May her doctors find a way for true pain relief, and may light shine bright on Bette to warm her and give her sustenance. 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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Leah_S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 667 |
Nov 5, 2009 08:56 am
Leah_S wrote:
Bette, I am praying for you. Leah Diagnosis: 11/3/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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fortunate1 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 338 |
Nov 5, 2009 02:26 pm
fortunate1 wrote:
Tears and prayers for Bette and Tom. Single mast, one-step with Alloderm and implant; no radiation, oncotype 20.5, no chemo, Femara.
Diagnosis: 12/10/2008, ILC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Gg08 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 669 |
Nov 6, 2009 01:40 am, edited Nov 9, 2009 01:50 AM
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ibjennifer1… Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 54 |
Nov 6, 2009 03:35 pm
ibjennifer125 wrote:
I am aching inside over this news and I can't stop the tears from spilling over. Praying for the peace that only God can bring for this very special lady and her family. You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face. You must do thing which you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
Diagnosis: 10/30/2008, IBC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, 6/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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jrgolomb Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 869 |
Nov 6, 2009 05:25 pm
jrgolomb wrote:
Hey, everyone, there is a request by TOM to have 1000 cards for BetteLou by Thanksgiving. You can either PM me for the address, or look up bette's caring bridge site. Here is what Tom wrote and requested: Dear Friends Tom here,I have a request I want Bette to know how many people's lives she has touched. My goal is 1,000 cards by Thanksgiving,Bette needs your calls & prayers. I am Bette's biggest Fan. Let's call this operation" Mrs Huggy Bear". Jess--Multifocal-- IDC .
Diagnosis: 10/16/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 1/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Faith316 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 154 |
Nov 6, 2009 11:10 pm
Faith316 wrote:
What is her caring bridge site? DX 4/08 IDC, ER-, PR-, HER2+, Stage IIB, Grade 3, lumpectomy, 2/8 nodes, 4 AC, 12 wks. Taxol, Herceptin, 30 rads., DX with IBC in 6/09 while still in active treatment. Now Stage III. Currently on Xeloda, Tykerb. Surgery to follow.
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dlb823 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,055 |
Nov 7, 2009 12:18 am
dlb823 wrote:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/bettedietrick I also have her contact info. Not sure if it's on her CaringBridge site, but you can PM me if you'd like it. Deanna "The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears" Native American proverb
Diagnosis: 2/1/2008, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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jrgolomb Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 869 |
Nov 7, 2009 06:39 am
jrgolomb wrote:
Thanks deanna for the address. I am never quite sure how much info I should post on this. Jess--Multifocal-- IDC .
Diagnosis: 10/16/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 1/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Gg08 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 669 |
Nov 7, 2009 06:04 pm, edited Nov 9, 2009 01:50 AM
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Nico1012 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 539 |
Nov 8, 2009 02:54 am
Nico1012 wrote:
Bump. Diagnosis: 4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Nico1012 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 539 |
Nov 8, 2009 11:28 pm
Nico1012 wrote:
Bump Diagnosis: 4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Gg08 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 669 |
Nov 9, 2009 01:49 am
Gg08 wrote:
Bette is posting again on her 'Don't Postpone Joy' thread... how wonderful to see her on here again. -Bonnie Bonnie-IBC 03/2008,ER+PR+Her2-,4/18nodes.God is good
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