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  • Posted by on July 7, 2010 at 10:35 am

    Well here I am! Home at last – somewhere I doubted I would be give the prognosis 2 weeks ago!
    I have been taking an oral chemotherapy drug called Xeloda which aims to prolong life in metastatic breast cancer patients. It seems to suit me as, so far, I have had none of the listed side effects. My blood platelet levels are still very low but are holding their own so we are taking this as a measure of success. Hopefully the consultant will let me continue on the treatment for a while. At least it will give us time to get affairs in order so to speak.
    Thank you all for your good wishes and hopefully I’ll post again soon!
    Anne

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    flamenco

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    July 9, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Hi Anne,
    So pleased you are back home again with your family, and with us. Love and bestwishes that your current treatment carries on working,
    Love Diane

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    mona

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    July 9, 2010 at 2:02 am

    Great to hear. Long may this continue,
    Mona

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    julie

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    July 9, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I’m glad you are home and are tolerated the chemo. Have your kidneys regained functioning? I hope you have a good summer with your boys. Love, Julie


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    leeh

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    July 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Anne,

    Glad to see you are home, the treatment is working and that you aren’t getting any side effects.

    All my luv and prayers,

    Lee

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    vgau

    Member
    July 8, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    So great to see that little critters picture in a new post.

    I’m thankful that your treatment is working and praying for miracles. Wish there was more we could do for you.

    Take care and thanks for the good news,
    Vi


    Dx 10/5 Non Invasive Papillary
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    sara.anne

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    July 8, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Welcome home, Anne! Both to your home there and your home, with us, here. We miss you when we don’t hear from you.

    Sara Anne


    Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
    BCG; BCG maintenance
    Vice-President, American Bladder Cancer Society
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    July 7, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    So glad you’re home Anne. I’ve so struggled with the right words to say to you and none of them are adequate enough. You’ve been such a shinning beacon through all of this and my heart is so terribly saddened by all you’ve had to endure.
    much love,
    pat

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    DougG

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    July 7, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Anne,

    Glad you are home and the drugs are helping!

    Anita & Doug


    Anita
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    mmc

    Member
    July 7, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Anne,

    GREAT to hear from you!!!! Glad you are home! Hope that stuff continues to work for you!

    Mike


    Age 54
    10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
    9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
    10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
    2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
    9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
    1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
    2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system

    My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
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    gkline

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    July 7, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    Anne

    So glad to hear from you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that we love you.

    George


    Light a man a fire and he is warm for an evening.
    Light a man ON fire and he’s warm forever.

    08/08/08…RC neo bladder
    09/09/09…New Hip
    =
    New Man! [/size]

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    melodie

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    July 7, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Anne,

    If you don’t already know about it; I would suggest you check out “CURE” magazine. I subscribe; it covers various types of cancers and talks about how some defy the odds…maybe it could offer some hope…knowing others have been given far more time than anyone expected. Take care and God bless…you are in my prayers. Hugs,


    Melodie, Indy Pouch, U.W.Medical Center, Seattle, Dr. Paul H. Lange & Jonathan L. Wright
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    moglie

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    July 7, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Anne, lovely to see you posting again.
    Sounds good news with the Xeloda and long may it continue to help you.
    Sending you lots of love.
    Rachel

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    sandymc

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    July 7, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Welcome Home, Anne!

    I was so happy to see this post! You so deserve to be home with your family and friends and I am happy to know the drugs you are taking give you that opportunity without all the awful side effects. Please take good care of yourself, Anne, and just know I am thinking of you and praying for many, many wonderful weeks and months ahead.

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