Post by ttcminicofer on Mar 5, 2015 15:44:45 GMT -5
Hi ladies As many of you know, I was diagnosed a few weeks ago with stage 3 breast cancer. I finally made it to Houston and into MD Anderson Cancer Center, only to receive extremely bad news. I have been diagnosed with stage 3, triple negative, inflammatory breast cancer. It is an extremely rare cancer. There is no cure or chemotherapy that can specifically target this aggressive cancer. Out of 127,000 patients last year, only 100 had this cancer. I have a huge team of doctors and multiple research groups watching over me. I have had countless biopsies, scans and blood draws this week. I am of course devastated. I have been given a 40% chance of survival for 5 years. I am determined to beat this cancer. I have a great team working with me. My case is not just rare because of the cancer, but also because of my age and having no family history. I could use all the thoughts and prayers I can get! I don't know how my story will end, but no where in the text will it ever read, "she gave up".
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
Oh hun so many hugs your way. I'm sending you good energy. I don't know what else to say, this just sucks.
It does, but I'm at the best hospital. They have an entire research team that works just on finding a cure for this cancer. It will be good! They are putting me on a clinical trial chemo that is more toxic than the normal chemo, but they are feeling pretty good it can help shrink the tumor!
My goodness, talk about an uphill battle. You have a great attitude though--kick that cancer's ass!!! My thoughts and all the positive vibes are with you!
Me: 29, PCOS with slight IR and slightly elevated DHEA-S. HSG all clear, SHG shows a couple cysts but besides that, all normal. Prescribed Metformin. H: 40, Low motility, morph and volume. Meeting with urologist & repeat SA in August to see if anything can be done to improve numbers.
You are such an amazing and strong woman! This brought tears to my eyes for so many reasons. I have nothing but the best T&P for you and your family.
Honestly, your strength is such an inspiration!
:::HUGS:::
Thank you so much. I am trying to stay positive and strong. I know all the tests and blood draws I'm doing, are not just helping me, but it is helping to find a cure for women in the future who are diagnosed with this.
You are such an amazing and strong woman! This brought tears to my eyes for so many reasons. I have nothing but the best T&P for you and your family.
Honestly, your strength is such an inspiration!
:::HUGS:::
Thank you so much. I am trying to stay positive and strong. I know all the tests and blood draws I'm doing, are not just helping me, but it is helping to find a cure for women in the future who are diagnosed with this.
((HUGS)) Hun I'm so sorry you are going through this, I can't imagine, but you have a great attitude and you fight this!! Many T&P, we are here for you!
Post by expatmama11 on Mar 5, 2015 15:53:27 GMT -5
You sound like an incredibly courageous person with an amazing spirit. I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I am sending lots of positive thoughts and good vibes your way.
Post by diamondsndaisies on Mar 5, 2015 16:00:20 GMT -5
Omg. I am so sad to hear this. You will definitely be in my prayers. You can be part of a better statistic that is the number of badass women that beat this.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Mar 5, 2015 16:05:39 GMT -5
Sending thoughts and good vibes your way. You are a strong person and your positive attitude reflects that. You can fight this. We will be here for you as you fight this battle. *hugs*
Post by GoBigOrGoGnome on Mar 5, 2015 16:06:18 GMT -5
Huge hugs! All my thoughts, prayers, good vibes, and the like will be with you and your family. You sound like such a strong person and I'm glad you have all of those great medical professionals helping you. Good luck throughout all of this; we are here for you!
Post by LadyNymeria on Mar 5, 2015 16:07:42 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear you got that news. That's great you're in a place like that, since they're supposed to be the best. We're all here cheering you on as you fight this! I'll be thinking of you.
Many thoughts and prayers for you during this time. It sounds like you're in the best of care.
My mom was diagnosed in 2006 with stage 3 TNBC. She's still with us today, strong as ever with no recurences.
I love survivor stories! It shows that you can beat the odds! Thank you for sharing that!
I think it really helped her immensely when she got involved with Komen for the Cure. She met so many amazing ladies who were such a huge support for her, and really understood what she was going through. It gave her a purpose, and I think helped some with the "why me" aspect. She took the why me to be that she was given the chance help others going through the same thing. She remains active with Komen still. All of that fundraising for "awareness" that you hear about, isn't awareness about breast cancer, it's awarness about the resources available for survivors.
Post by anonymouseliza on Mar 5, 2015 16:08:35 GMT -5
You are in one of the best possible places down at MD Anderson. I know they are taking great care of you, and I am sending strong, healing thoughts your way.
Post by PiradicalMaid on Mar 5, 2015 16:10:51 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers heading your way.
I haven't run into you around these parts before, but I have to say that your strength and courage come through so clearly in how you're sharing your story. And I mean the kind of bravery that doesn't mean not being scared or having doubts, but that kind that comes from continuing to fight even when it sucks.
You are so amazingly strong. I have tears in my eyes, I just cannot even imagine what you're going through. You will be in my thoughts & prayers as you fight this. (((HUGS)))
You are amazing and courageous! No one will ever even think to say you gave up. Keep positive! Sending thoughts, prayers and huge, creepy internet hugs your way.
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