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Date Posted: 15:33:54 11/07/11 Mon
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Ravenbeauty
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Just keeping you in the loop as always.......

Hey Gang,

It's been a very intense past few days. I met with the Oncologist this past Thursday (breast surgeons and Oncologists tell you two completely different things). Still trying to digest everything I was told (not exactly what I needed to hear). Am I going to let it take me down, no. Did it scare me, yes. We had a very long talk about the fact that my body seems to want to produce triple negative tumors (second time now that we've been down this road). They went in thinking we had Angiosarcoma in both breasts, and found what my Oncologist called a "killer" in my right breast hiding dead center as well (IDC). My Oncologist was pretty clear with me about things. It's not "will it come back" but when. They feel my strongest chance are the new PARP Inhibitors that are currently undergoing clinical trials. My Oncologist seems to feel that one may be available within the next 6 months or so as the FDA is just about to approve one. It is made for people like me who have Estrogen Receptor Negative breast tumors. They don't like how young I am. In their world, it's a bad thing to have cancer come back again given my age. I've been really angry, scared, and a million other things over the past few days, but I keep arriving at the same emotion. I'm going to enjoy what I have left here on this earth and not allow this situation to take me down. For now, they want me doctor free for a few months.

Barring any complications from my recovery, I plan to take that advice because I need a break from tests and bad news. The fact that the PET scan did not even pick up this second form in my right breast concerns us all, and so they want the test repeated in a few months. For now, I need a serious break. I just need to heal. The tubes are out (I insisted). The stitches are out. Now it's all about healing and getting back to the things I love to do. It's going to take some time, but I wanted to let you know how much you guys truly mean to me. You have been like a soft cloud cushioning me from a much harder fall. I will continue to keep you in the loop, and hopefully soon, I will have a column out for you as well (my friends are still whispering things in my ear). Lots to tell you once I feel a little better. Thank you for more than you could ever know. I love you! ♥♥♥

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[> Re: Just keeping you in the loop as always....... -- Mary, 20:16:08 11/07/11 Mon [1]

Sending you cyber hugs as well as prayers. You are in the midst of a battle, that's for sure, but you are not alone. Take the time to heal your body, mind and spirit- and keep on fighting. We are with you every single step of the way. God bless you today and always.