View Single Post
Old 09-14-2008, 08:49 PM   #17
gracie's mom
Member
 
gracie's mom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: N Georgia
Posts: 18
Hi- I was scared about the chemo too - I have now had two rounds of THC and herceptin every week. I have not had a bad experience-just mostly tired and of course, the hair loss. That is not bad to handle- get a wig, scarves and have fun with it. I only had one sad day with the hair- the day it was coming out in my hand. I did what all the women said to do and got my head shaved. Mentally and physically much better!! I know hair is not the big concern- the cancer being stopped is but it is mentally important to prepare a good attitude for it all. My outlook is that I will do what it takes to hopefully be cured. I told myself that the side effects cannot last and I can stand what I must knowing it is not forever. Anyway- hope this helps and I wish you the very best and yes, I believe Herceptin is a Godsend for us that are HER2 +.
__________________
Gracie's Mom's Motto:

I gain strength, courage
and confidence
by every experience in which
I must stop and look fear in the face...
We must do the the things
that we think we cannot do.

Eleanor Roosevelt
gracie's mom is offline   Reply With Quote