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Becky · 09-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Dear Darling Dear

I would keep my face to the sun. First off, who knows what your real stats are as you are in an important trial - receiving both Tykerb and Herceptin in the adjuvant setting (thank you for doing this for future Her2+ women).

Second, even if the stats are right (and they do seem high to me), it means that out of 100 women "just like you" that 30 do just fine. Why don't you think you are one of those 30 (because you are) and you shouldn't think differently. There are many, many women on this board who were just like you and doing fine (one even having a baby after treatment was over).

Trust yourself that everything can be fine. You are a hero for the trial you are in - I just want to let you know that.

09-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#4
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Progression rates from stage IIIC to stage IV? Dear Darling Dear I would keep my face to the sun. First off, who knows what your real stats are as you are in an important trial - receiving both Tykerb and Herceptin in the adjuvant setting (thank you for doing this for future Her2+ women). Second, even if the stats are right (and they do seem high to me), it means that out of 100 women "just like you" that 30 do just fine. Why don't you think you are one of those 30 (because you are) and you shouldn't think differently. There are many, many women on this board who were just like you and doing fine (one even having a baby after treatment was over). Trust yourself that everything can be fine. You are a hero for the trial you are in - I just want to let you know that. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"