[TriciaK]

Thank you all for your concerns and comments. I have done a lot of thinking and research and praying in the past week, and really appreciate the information you have sent. I have a neighbor who is a radiology oncologist and I have decided to make an appointment to see him as soon as possible. Your post helped me decide, Joan. I didn't think I should see a radiology specialist as well as my regular oncologist, but now I think it would be a good idea to get some feedback from him. Having him evaluate the recent MRI, PET and CT scans could be helpful. I don't know anything about the RFA and/or ablation. Since I am not having good results with just herceptin with or without chemo, maybe I need to explore other options. My oncologist said on the phone that the tests showed no fluid in my lungs and no pnuemonia, but I am coughing continuously, sometimes dry, sometimes producing pnuemonia-like phlegm. I just do not feel well, and throw up at least once every other day. I am concerned about how more chemo may affect that situation, too. Thanks to all of you, I now have some more things to consider. I'll let you know how it all plays out. I am still in fighting mode but have felt a little unsure of the next step. Thank you so much for posting! Hugs, Tricia