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  • m1970
    m1970 Member Posts: 261
    edited November 2013


    soriya, so sorry to hear your news. Its hard to wait for results and not consider the worst case scenario. Hang in there.

  • Viji
    Viji Member Posts: 89
    edited November 2013


    Thinking of you Soriya and hoping that all goes well...

  • soriya123
    soriya123 Member Posts: 384
    edited November 2013

    Ladies, I cant wait till Monday to do biopsy, I just wanted to get over with.  I hate waiting..... Thank you ladies for all your supports!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,357
    edited November 2013


    Soriya - I did 6 rounds of taxotere/carbo/herceptin & perjeta chemo for a cluster of tumors, 5.5cm the largest. MRI & PET showed small enough for surgery after chemo to "wipe out" what was left - but when the BS got in there the size was still larger than expected & I had a positive node. So now I'm doing adrimycin & cytoxan for 4 rounds before rads.


    Sorry you have to wait for another biopsy but I hope it means they can do a better comprehensive treatment plan before surgery. I'll keep you in my mind this weekend.

  • ChickaD
    ChickaD Member Posts: 971
    edited November 2013

    Forgive me..haven't read today...

    Need many PRAYERS.....my husband was seriously injured at work this morning.....a knife flung out of a tool bag and sliced his left eye open...we have been at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Inst all day...he is being taken into surgery now...knife cut thru most of his eye but they cannot tell trauma until surgery...they know this will take several surgeries..today is just to save his eye and put his iris back in where it belongs....

    You know that saying "God doesnt give you more than you can handle"....I'm about tapped out....very sad and nervous.

    Dana

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,261
    edited November 2013


    chickad - I am so sorry, you must be beside yourself with worry. Sending you positive thoughts for a successful surgery and prognosis for your DH. And a hug for you.

  • soriya123
    soriya123 Member Posts: 384
    edited November 2013

    chickaD sending  you many prayers and hugs.   I'm sorry to hear about your husband.  I hope he has a sucessful surgery. 

  • moonflwr912
    moonflwr912 Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2013


    ChickaD prayers for your DH and you. Much love.

  • bren58
    bren58 Member Posts: 688
    edited November 2013


    ChickaD, praying for your and your husband!

  • bailey6760
    bailey6760 Member Posts: 380
    edited November 2013

    Dana....praying for you and your husband. So sorry to hear about the accident!

  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 426
    edited November 2013


    Dana


    Prayers hugs and love sent to the both of you, and for the doctors to have wisdom and skill to take good care of his eye.


    Deep breaths, especially on the exhale. I can only imagine how hard this is.


    Please check back and tell us how you are doing


    Love, Amy

  • flowergirl1
    flowergirl1 Member Posts: 36
    edited November 2013

    ChickaD so sorry to hear this.  I hope all will be okay.  Prayers and hugs to you.



  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,357
    edited November 2013


    chickaD: Adding my prayers for brilliant docs and successful surgery.

  • ChickaD
    ChickaD Member Posts: 971
    edited November 2013

    John out of surgery..they were able to save his eye....put iris back where it belongs....but no idea on vision, cornea or retina until later....the surgeon was not too optimistic about John's site...but miracles do happen!  They will do ultrasounds tomorrow and other tests. At least I'm breathing now!

    John is a Glazier and works with glass on big commercial jobs...he is (maybe "was") one of those crazy guys that hangs off of skyscrappers installing huge glass.

    The surgeon said it would take several surgeries and months of healing and being out of work...can't even tell you the stress I am feeling.

    Thank you for all the love!

  • LindaKR
    LindaKR Member Posts: 1,304
    edited November 2013


    ChickaD - I'll be praying!

  • OneTexasDay
    OneTexasDay Member Posts: 84
    edited November 2013


    I will be starting this regimine week after next so thanks for the tips...6 cycles in 3 week intervals.


    Also, I will be trying cold caps, anyone on here with this TCH regimine tried them, or had success stories or tips to share?


    Thanks for all the great tips! I feel armed to my eyeballs in good info. (My wonderfully supportive and sweet hubby thinks my insomnia-driven web surfing is a detriment but he is wrong on this one. Loving this site!!!!


    ChickaD.... Prayers and good thoughts for peace and good outcomes for you and your hubby are coming your way!!!!


    Stephanie

  • Viji
    Viji Member Posts: 89
    edited November 2013


    ChikaD, another hug and prayers coming your way...so sorry to hear about the accident...

  • jkomaha
    jkomaha Member Posts: 24
    edited November 2013


    ChikaD - Hoping everything turns out well for your husband.


    All - I went for a second opinion from an internationally renowned MO that has done research for many years and treats only breast cancer. He is advising TCH x 6 every three weeks without having the Herceptin weekly in between. He said the herceptin stays in your system long enough. It seems like having Herceptin every week during chemo is the norm. Has anyone else skipped the weekly treatments during chemo? Advice?


    Thank you!

  • bailey6760
    bailey6760 Member Posts: 380
    edited November 2013

    Texas and Omaha.....So glad you found this site...So sorry you have to be here :(

    I  am not a regular here, but I do lurk. Omaha, I had TCH every three weeks x 6 and then just Herceptin every three weeks for a year. I never had the H weekly. I think you will find a lot of us here who had the three week interval treatment.  I had tch first (before surgery) and by the time they did my mx I was NED despite starting with very large and multiple tumors. I can only present my experience, but have to say my outcome was VERY GOOD. I am two years out from my mx, two and a half from diagnosis.....still NED (no evidence of disease). I wish you well.

    Chickad.....still praying for you and John. I am so sorry this happened. Hugs!

  • jkomaha
    jkomaha Member Posts: 24
    edited November 2013


    Thank you for the info Bailey!

  • OneTexasDay
    OneTexasDay Member Posts: 84
    edited November 2013


    Omaha, it sounds like you and I have very similar DX and will have similiar chemo treatments. I was node negative and I am so sorry to hear you were not, but we will kick this thing together nonetheless.


    When is your first chemo; do you have it scheduled yet? Mine is 12/5.


    I got my port implanted yesterday afternoon. My neck is sore and the anesthesia causes insomnia for me so i have not slept a wink, but not too bad. Did you get your port yet? We decided to rush it through in November because our insurance is having to make changes to meet some EOY Obamacare deadline so our deductible, which we've met already this year, now starts over in December instead of January. I won't be complaining about it as I can't imagine the stress of being one of those families losing coverage right now.


    Thanks for all the info Bailey!

  • jkomaha
    jkomaha Member Posts: 24
    edited November 2013


    Hi Texas,


    My node involvement was .47mm in sentinel node so MO said that wasn't too bad. My first chemo is Black Friday. No shopping for me Happy. Got my port last Friday when I had the rest of my lymph nodes removed. No cancer in the rest! Port has not bothered me much. Sorry to hear about your ins changes but yes, much better than losing it. Will you be receiving TCH x 6 every 3 weeks with or without Herceptin weekly on the two weeks in between? I was going to try cold caps but it seems more stressful getting everything together so I am going wig shopping today. Hopefully I can find one that matches my hair now. Been growing it out for a year. Just my luck!

  • OneTexasDay
    OneTexasDay Member Posts: 84
    edited November 2013


    I hear you on the luck!... I was very well endowed and my bras were not cheap. I had just stocked up on a crapload of them in August. :). Got my BMX in October.


    I will be getting Taxotere and Carboplatin every three weeks with Herceptin for 6 cycles. I will then continue to get Herceptin alone every 3 weeks until a few year has past. How about you?

  • bren58
    bren58 Member Posts: 688
    edited November 2013


    Welcome Texas & Omaha and glad you found us. As you can see, the ladies on this sight are very forthcoming with wisdom and encouragement. We don't shy away from any questions, so ask away and someone will be along with an answer. As you can see from my bio I started TCH x 6 just about a year ago and finished up Herceptin at the end of October. It's been a year and most of the annoying side effects are gone and my energy level is back. I was one of the one who had a complete pathological response to the chemo. By the time I had my surgery, the cancer was gone from my nodes.

  • lovewins
    lovewins Member Posts: 570
    edited November 2013


    (((((((DhickaDee))))))) Hope you continue to get good news about your husbands condition. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • jkomaha
    jkomaha Member Posts: 24
    edited November 2013


    Texas - Yep, sucks about the bras! We must have the same luck :)I am doing the same treatment as you.


    Bren-Thank you for your input. I am feeling more confident now hearing the treatment is the same as many other women.

  • bailey6760
    bailey6760 Member Posts: 380
    edited November 2013

    I had two wigs to start (my VERY kind boss bought both of them for me) a brunette that looked just like my hair, and I went crazy and got a blonde one too! And then later a red one lol. I just decided to make the best of it and although I got sick of them and only wore them to work or kids school functions it was ok. Otherwise I wore bandanas and a baseball cap very often. Around home I either went "nude" lol or with a soft cotton chemo cap. My head was really sensitive and got cold at night so having a cotton close fitting cap helped. 

    Here's me with my wigs....you can do this friends....it's not easy, but you can do this

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  • lovewins
    lovewins Member Posts: 570
    edited November 2013


    I love the all bailey....I haven't worn mine yet. I have just been wearing hats and buffs.

  • naiviv
    naiviv Member Posts: 308
    edited November 2013


    Omaha and Texas,


    My dx is close toyours. My node was also a micromet. I am doing TCH x 6 every 3 weeks and weekly herceptin inbetween and until I finish 52. I just had my second TCH. I also get Neulasta 24 hours later. Please ask if you have any questions. Either here or PM


    WE can do this,


    Vivian

  • MarisaC
    MarisaC Member Posts: 32
    edited November 2013


    sending prayers Soriya and Chicka!


    Great wigs Bailey :)

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