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Alice,
That is a whole lot to deal with at the same time. I am so sorry to hear about your father. Even when it is expected, the finality of the life of a loved one is hard to accept.
As for your daughters, as Vi said, when our kids hurt, we hurt. Nothing can bring me to tears faster than seeing one of my children in pain. I guess that is what we signed up for when we had kids. Your strength (and I can see you have plenty) will help both of your daughters through their difficult times. You are a terrific role model for them.
I know what you mean about feeling hesitant to post your troubles here; I feel the same way at times. But we are family and you can come here any time.
Congratulations on your final chemo. Continuing on Herceptin makes it a bit anit-climatic, but you will feel a whole lot better!!
Please keep us posted on everything; we will be waiting to hear.
May God bless you and keep you safe.
P.S. Your family picture is lovely.
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Gerri
Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05
Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative
ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++
AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense
Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done
then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007
Radiation 30 treatments
Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal)
May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara
Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months
March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening
********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault
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