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Joannie · 09-23-2007, 05:29 PM

I can honestly say I have never felt I didn't belong here. I am so incredibly lucky to have found this site and the support I have received here has helped me in so many ways. We all come to this board for different things. Some post a lot, some have great technical knowledge. Others just show the support by letting us know someone is always there. I am probably guilty of not posting as much as I could....I can tell you though, I visit this site 3-4 times a week for 4 years! I pray for all of you; for hope, courage, and faith.
It is difficult at times to read a post when we have lost a sister to BC or when everyone was getting Herceptin and I was ineligible because I didn't receive it during treatment....However, the information and support that I receive here on a weekly basis is a gift I truly appreciate. This website and it's members provide updates on "cutting edge" information about treatment, surgeries, doctors, etc. Thanks for all that you all do. I genuinely feel connected to all of you!
Joannie

09-23-2007, 05:29 PM	#7
Joannie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio Posts: 67	I can honestly say I have never felt I didn't belong here. I am so incredibly lucky to have found this site and the support I have received here has helped me in so many ways. We all come to this board for different things. Some post a lot, some have great technical knowledge. Others just show the support by letting us know someone is always there. I am probably guilty of not posting as much as I could....I can tell you though, I visit this site 3-4 times a week for 4 years! I pray for all of you; for hope, courage, and faith. It is difficult at times to read a post when we have lost a sister to BC or when everyone was getting Herceptin and I was ineligible because I didn't receive it during treatment....However, the information and support that I receive here on a weekly basis is a gift I truly appreciate. This website and it's members provide updates on "cutting edge" information about treatment, surgeries, doctors, etc. Thanks for all that you all do. I genuinely feel connected to all of you! Joannie __________________ Joannie Diagnosed April 2003 3.3 cm tumor left breast HER2 positive 3++ ER/PR negative Masectomy April 2003 4 Rounds of AC - dose dense 4 Rounds of Taxol - dose dense Removed right breast prophalactically Full reconstruction with implants/nipples No Late Herceptin Received Started Tykerb TEACH Trial in May 2007 Completed Tykerb TEACH Trial in May 2008 5 year NED August 27, 2008!!!