Arcadia Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Liz CA said: I am just curious why surgery is not the first step so they can see everything and analyze grade and stage then evaluate for possible chemo and radiation? 1 hour ago, Quill said: Agreeing... My KI-67 is unfortunately high as well. That’s why chemo first was put forth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Sending hugs and prayers.........I am glad to hear that a plan seems to be coming together quickly for treatment. The chemo first is good I believe, have heard of good outcomes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I will pray! ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (((hugs))) Praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Continuing to pray for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Praying for you. Let me know if there is anything else I can do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 My HER2 results was negative but after review by Stanford Healthcare is now classify as borderline. They have put in a request for FISH to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I am so glad you went to Stanford. It sounds like your first pathologist misclassified your IHC test. I would trust Stanford not to make the same mistake with the FISH testing. Even if you are HER2 positive, the treatments have come a long way in targeting those receptors. Stay positive. You are in good hands, Arcadia. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Update: FISH testing results is HER2 positive also saw clinical stage 2B on my oncologist patient visit notes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Praying for excellent treatment and a strong recovery for you, Arcadia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Was just reading about how HER2 positive breast cancer is actually getting a really good prognosis because we have drugs now to specifically target the HER2 hormone. (read at Mayo clinic, not weird internet rumor) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 4th update: chemotherapy of six cycles of 21 days apart starting next week. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Arcadia said: 4th update: chemotherapy of six cycles of 21 days apart starting next week. Sending encouraging thoughts, Arcadia. Stay strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Sending many positive thoughts and wishes for you, Arcadia. I'm sorry you have to go through this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 1:16 PM, Arcadia said: Update: Will be getting MRI done this Friday and PET scan done on Monday (ETA: changed to Wednesday due to insurance authorization). Then next appointment with oncologist. Tentative treatment is chemotherapy followed by surgery followed by radiation therapy. Prayers and Positive Thoughts very much appreciated. 2nd update: her2-neu results revised from negative to borderline after review by Stanford 3rd update: FISH testing results is HER2 positive also saw clinical stage 2B on my oncologist patient visit notes. 4th update: chemotherapy of six cycles of 21 days apart starting next week. Praying for you still, and available to help out as needed. (I will be out of state all next week but have no travel plans out of the area after that until late May.) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, Arcadia said: 4th update: chemotherapy of six cycles of 21 days apart starting next week. Wishing you strength and healing from my side of the country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 You can do this Arcadia! I've been thinking about you a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I’m not exactly sure what the results mean, but I’ll be praying for your complete recovery, and also that chemo isn’t too hard on you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Prayers for you and complete healing. :hugs: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Praying for you that your treatments aren't too hard on you & bring you full healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2B is good news, Arcadia! I mean, all things considered. So so treatable. I am thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. You can do this! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Wow, sounds like it's a really good thing you went to Stanford. Sounds like they are dialing in on exactly what treatment you need. Praying all is successful and not too hard on you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 One other quick thought: Take your nausea meds *before* you feel nauseous! I decided to tough it out the first week, and I went from feeling fine after the treatment to severe yuckiness in a heartbeat...After that I took my meds as soon as allowed after treatments, & I didn't have any more queasiness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hey Arcadia, just catching up and thinking of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kathy in Richmond said: One other quick thought: Take your nausea meds *before* you feel nauseous! I think my oncologist says to take the day before, the day itself and the day after. The instruction is in my patient visit notes online. I am just thankful MRI and PET/CT scan didn’t show anything worse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (((Arcadia))) Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, Arcadia said: I am just thankful MRI and PET/CT scan didn’t show anything worse. So thankful to hear this! You have been on my mind a lot lately ...I know how it feels to wait for those results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) MRI and CT scan tomorrow. Would appreciate prayers and positive thoughts. Had my 6th round of THCP chemo on Tuesday. I opt not to have a port so all 6 was through IV. Next up is MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound mammogram, pre-surgery appointment, surgery then tentatively a year of Herceptin. ETA: Both the recent echocardiogram and the first echocardiogram three months were okay. Next echocardiogram in three months time. Edited June 13, 2019 by Arcadia 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Prayers and positive thoughts heading your way now! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Prayers that the chemo did its job & that the remainder of your treatment goes well 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thinking and praying for you, Arcadia. I remember getting an echo before surgery too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Keeping you in my prayers, Arcadia! Hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’ll keep praying for you, Arcadia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Praying for health and good care for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Sending prayers....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 thinking of you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 praying for you today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thinking of you today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Sending positive healing thoughts for you and your family! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeppermintPattie Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Praying for great results 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Good news 🙂 Original lump was > 5cm “malignant mass which demonstrates significant interval decrease in size now measuring 2.0 cm AP x 1.2 cm RL x 1.8 cm SI.” I’m using public WiFi as kids are in summer classes so I am intermittently surfing the boards. (ETA: I meant my WiFi connection is unstable as I am walking around and using public WiFi) Edited June 18, 2019 by Arcadia 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I am so glad that you got good news. Sending you love and prayers for healing. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Happy for your good news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Statistically I believe that's considered a VERY good decrease! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’m so glad! Decrease sounds significant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Pawz4me said: Statistically I believe that's considered a VERY good decrease! I don’t know what the statistics are but the original lump at first MRI was 3.2 x 4.4 x 5.8 cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, Arcadia said: I don’t know what the statistics are but the original lump at first MRI was 3.2 x 4.4 x 5.8 cm. That is a very significant decrease in size! YAY!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Great news! Continuing to pray! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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