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[fight]

Hello All,

Sorry I have been away from the boards for awhile. I have been enjoying a somewhat "normal" life lately and today I had my reality check. I got the results of my most recent scan and it showed some definite progression. The bold letters on the top of the report read: Disease Progression. And then of course all the medical terms describing every gory detail. I was expecting to have some more stability and I think the news caught me off guard. I started to cry and I couldn't stop. I think I have been holding it in too long and today was the day it had to come out. I really want to get to the point that no matter what the scan or report shows I will be okay with it and just be willing to start the next thing. I wonder if that's even possible? I will be seeing the specialist from Denver on Friday and then will figure out what the next plan is?

Take Care,

Rachel

[Don Wood]

Hang in there, Rachel. You have a lot of support here. Don

[wendyr]

Rachel, sorry to hear of the progression, but there are always other options. Hang on to hope and let us know how it goes on Friday. Your screen name says it all. Good Luck & God Bless:

wendyr

[ernrol]

Rachel,

You still have plenty of options. You just have to find the right drug for you. Tarceva was good for me, but there are many others.

Stay positive,

Ernie

[ztweb]

OH Rachel. I am so sorry. I know you want to have that control over those emotions, but don't beat yourself up...this is hard. We are here for you. Please know we are here.

God bless,

Jen

[MEA]

Rachel,

Today your cry, tomorrow put the gloves on and come out fighting. Prayers going up.

Mary

[ErinC1973]

Rachel, I'd like to tell you to put on your big girl panties and think positive, but I can only tell you that I feel for you, and wish it just wasn't true. May you find strength and encouragement in the coming weeks.

[Nushka]

Rachael,

It sounds to me like your reactions are normal. First let out the tears, do some digging for information and then begin a new fight. I am so sorry you have to face this and am keeping you in my prayers.

Nina

[carolhg]

I am praying for you that you are given a treatment option that works for you and stops and kills all of the cancer.

Carol

[Welthy]

Rachel,

So sorry to hear of the progression. High hopes for a new plan to be in place quickly for you. Always feels better when you know you are actively fighting.

Many hugs,

Welthy

[Kasey]

Goshdarnit, Rachel . There are MANY options you will find available to you ~ just wish you didn't have to work so hard to find the right one. Sometimes the cards we get to play are so bad, we want to trade them ALL in for a totally new hand. Oh, that it were that simple. You know we all will be rooting for you. As difficult as it is, try not to let this setback get the best of you.

Kasey

[Connie B]

BUMMER!!! I can't say as I blame you for feeling down and out. However, now it's time to go to the next plan of action. As long as your doc's haven't run out of plans, then your still good to go.

(((((((((((((RACHEL)))))))))))))))))

Hang in there and keep us posted. Sending positive vibes and extra prayers.

[alexan]

Hang in there Rachel!!!! I know there is a pan, but htey are a lot of treatments.

Send you hugs & prayers

bucky

[trish2418]

I'm so sorry to hear about the progression, Rachel. And it's ok to cry about it -- it's crushing news. BUT, you have lots of treatment options available to you and you'll do what you have to knock the tumor back into submission. I'll send lots of prayers your way. Stay strong.

Trish

[dchurchi]

Rachel,

I hate this news for you . Sounds as if

you are ready to battle the beast once again and we

are all here to support you. Prayers coming your way

that the Drs figure out the new plan of attack.

[ursol]

Rachel,

I'm sorry to hear about your news and it is definitely okay to cry, I do every time my oncologist gives me bad news...I think it is a normal response. Then you move on and fight. Be strong and keep fighting. I used to get mad every time I saw another ad for Breast Cancer Awareness because I thought what about "lung cancer" but now I know better that if a cure is found for breast cancer, it will be that much closer for us and we deperately need a cure.

Lilly

[teriw]

Rachel,

Keep fighting because the next thing could very well be the right combination for you.

I love the quote in your profile, and I'm sure you live it well.

[Joe B]

Tarceva may just be the ticket for you ....especially since you are a non-smoker.

Don't get discouraged, go after it and FIGHT. There are plenty of new developments showing great promise.

Healing CAN and DOES occur. There are many long term survivors out there as living proof.

Take Care,

Joe