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Lolly · 02-18-2008, 07:05 PM

We have had spring like weather here in Oregon the last few days, actually had SUNSHINE for whole days rather than the sun peeking out for a few minutes!

I didn't think the post mentioned was offensive, but that's just me. And, although
I'm not as actively posting as before, it's only because of being busy....I get on here everyday and read all the posts, then try to answer a few but don't always have time. It's such a great site, and yes, more visitors than ever before which makes me happy for all of us. Some like to "lurk" awhile before posting, and so it's always good to be sensitive when responding to a general post with personal comments.

<3 Lolly

02-18-2008, 07:05 PM	#9
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	We have had spring like weather here in Oregon the last few days, actually had SUNSHINE for whole days rather than the sun peeking out for a few minutes! I didn't think the post mentioned was offensive, but that's just me. And, although I'm not as actively posting as before, it's only because of being busy....I get on here everyday and read all the posts, then try to answer a few but don't always have time. It's such a great site, and yes, more visitors than ever before which makes me happy for all of us. Some like to "lurk" awhile before posting, and so it's always good to be sensitive when responding to a general post with personal comments. <3 Lolly __________________ Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation. Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.