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« on: July 16, 2011, 10:43:22 AM »
First round of 48 weeks of treatment couldn't do it
Losing my job because of Hep C discrimination couldn't do it
Passing out and breaking my teeth while on treatment couldn't do it
Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis couldn't do it
2nd round of 72 weeks of treatment couldn't do it
3rd round of 48 weeks of treatment couldn't do it

Breast cancer has finally done it ... I started an anti depressant yesterday (Lexapro).  Sigh.

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1a, Stage 4, cirrhosis
Round 1: 48 weeks from 5/19/06 - 4/13/07
Relapsed 9/24/07
Round 2: 72 weeks from 12/11/07 - 4/21/09
Relapsed 5/27/2009
Round 3: 48 weeks from 12/2/2009 - 10/27/10
Third time's a charm ... SVR BABY!!!!
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2011, 03:50:30 PM »
Heck that ain't no sin.  When I saw this I figured you were gonna say you started smoking and I was gonna have to drive all the way there to kick your tail.

But an anti-d, that's okay dear.

Doug
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Diagnosed 10/04 1a 3/3
Round 1 2005 48wk Pegintron Relapsed
Round 2 2007-08 39wk Infergen Relapse
9/26/08 Diag. Stage 4
Round 3 Pegasus/Riba/Incivik 6/25/11 -
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 05:18:41 PM »
Trust me Doug I thought about it ...needed fat food, booze and a smoke LOL

Mouse
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1a, Stage 4, cirrhosis
Round 1: 48 weeks from 5/19/06 - 4/13/07
Relapsed 9/24/07
Round 2: 72 weeks from 12/11/07 - 4/21/09
Relapsed 5/27/2009
Round 3: 48 weeks from 12/2/2009 - 10/27/10
Third time's a charm ... SVR BABY!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2011, 06:38:43 PM »
Roll a fatty  Grin

I have to agree that it is all about getting through this.  It has to be scary, depressing, exhausting......

You don't have to be superman.  Just get through this.....

Sorry and wish I was more help.

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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2011, 06:46:36 PM »
You do what you have to do. If it makes life and this cancer crap easier to deal with then your doing exactly what you need and should do.
 You know....you've had so much crap on your plate, one thing after another. You just need a little help. Sometimes we all do.
Your gonna get thru this just like always, your a strong woman and I know this aint gonna get you down for long.

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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 05:19:39 AM »
The fatty would go over like a lead balloon with Bill LOL.

I will survive this I'm sure ... it's just getting over that damned initial hump I guess.   Sheesh ... cancer ... again.

Mouse
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1a, Stage 4, cirrhosis
Round 1: 48 weeks from 5/19/06 - 4/13/07
Relapsed 9/24/07
Round 2: 72 weeks from 12/11/07 - 4/21/09
Relapsed 5/27/2009
Round 3: 48 weeks from 12/2/2009 - 10/27/10
Third time's a charm ... SVR BABY!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2011, 08:30:39 AM »
Pre op labs this morning
Breast MRI on Thursday
Oncologist/Hematologist on Friday
Oncologist/Radiologist next Weds
Lumpectomy on the 29th (subject to change if they opt for double mastectomy)

Geez, this is like dealing with hep treatment LOL.

Mouse
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1a, Stage 4, cirrhosis
Round 1: 48 weeks from 5/19/06 - 4/13/07
Relapsed 9/24/07
Round 2: 72 weeks from 12/11/07 - 4/21/09
Relapsed 5/27/2009
Round 3: 48 weeks from 12/2/2009 - 10/27/10
Third time's a charm ... SVR BABY!!!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2011, 09:13:50 AM »
Missy

My thoughts and prayers are with you every night. I know you are one hell of a tough cookie (cookies mmmm there is some fatty food) and you will make it through these tough times.  Everything will work out for the best.  I am just waiting now until they start me on round 2 with the new medication (incivek) Hopefully I will be able to tolerate the side effects of the medications, the rash and blistering worries me the most, that is why they had to stop the Riba after 2 weeks of treatment.  I know the rash and itching also has to do with my dried skin due to my type 11 diabetes and with the Hep C. 
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1a stage 4 cirrhosis
round 1 48 weeks from 9/15/08 - 8/14/09
round 2 48 weeks strarting 11/07/11- Pengasys/Riba/Victrelis
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2011, 11:19:24 AM »
Missy, Doug, and Randy,

My heart and love is with all of you. I try to check in daily and see what is going on.

I just had a ct scan my alpha feta protein was elevated and soo another sonogram.

at the age of 69 I am very afraid, of "what lies ahead" for me.......

I pray for all of us every night, and love you all ! Sometimes life just sucks !!

Betty
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2011, 02:32:51 PM »
Betty

Our prayers go out to everyone that goes through these rough times with our medical conditions.  I am not really up on your conditon of an elevated alpha feta protein.  Does that mean you have too much protein?  The older we get the harder it seems to deal with these medical issues.  I know about the CT scans I have an abdomen scan every 6 months and I always have anxiety prior to the test and waiting for the results.  We are not getting any younger.lol...
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1a stage 4 cirrhosis
round 1 48 weeks from 9/15/08 - 8/14/09
round 2 48 weeks strarting 11/07/11- Pengasys/Riba/Victrelis
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2011, 07:10:56 AM »
Betty, It is very understable that you would be afraid..the unknown is a tough thing to deal with..I pray thru further testing it turns out to be nothing to worry about..I know that having an elevated AFP can be a sign of something wrong..But we must stay possitive! A while back i had a high calcium fallout in my bloodwork that pointed to Para-thyroid gland problem..After doing another blood test sometime later it didn't show up again...I have had so many issues though the years and most have turnned into chronic pain issues with no cure..
Yes, sometimes life just sucks..I wrote a little thingy about that in 2008 in creative writing...
MY LIFE IS LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER
WHEN IT STOPS SUCKING
IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE BAG... ... ...

Randy, The best of luck to you on treating again and gaining SVR...

Take Care All
 Winona   
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2011, 02:30:55 PM »
Winona, I do love you !!!! You are always positive ! Thanks for everything, you do, and say.

Thanks again,
Betty
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« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2011, 03:07:35 PM »
Betty, Your sweet..I told Kentucky about your elevated AFP...and on the possitive side she says hers has been elevated in the past as well and then went back to normal ..No sign signs of cancer, tumors ect..She has a liver scan every six months, i can't remember right this second if she is a 2 or 3 on the scale of 1-4 for the liver..She also wishes you well...She is just so busy at work theses days it's hard for her to make it here..

Has the doctor scheduled your appt for the sonogram yet? (Fingers Crossed All will be well!!!)

Take Care
 Winona
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2011, 05:14:37 PM »
Betty,

 Your such a wonderful lady. Please try not to scare yourself. I know, easier said than done, but like Winonna said Kentucky has had this happen and I think a few others have too though I cant remember exactly who.
 Winonna, I cant remember for sure but I keep thinking Kentucky was a stage 3 or 4 but not positive. Tell her I said hello and hope to see her pop in sometime again.

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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2011, 05:31:54 PM »
Hey Winonna,
 I just checked the pegasys in Dec. thread and saw that Kentucky was a stage 4.
Boy you girls had a really good support system with that thread. If I ever do tx. I hope I can find something like that again.  Smiley
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