[chrisy]

Hey Jaykay,
What an unexpected and unwanted shocker. But I like your attitude - anyone who uses wtf in the same sentence with lump on breast is ok in my book. I usually shout it out, myself. WTF. I also had a big shock, going from stage 0 to stage IV! Talk about wtf.

If you've been researching her2, even here, you should know that while it is fast growing and aggressive (hence the 2.3 cm out of nowhere), the game has changed completely for Her2 positive cancer, it is now considered a more "favorable" prognosis. Since you are "chemo naive", you have a great chance of responding very well to treatment as the cancer has never seen the kind of weaponry you will be bringing to the fight.

One question, do they know for sure his is a recurrence vs. a second cancer? Not that it makes any diff in your current treatment path, but it is a question.

I know this must be a crushing blow for you. Try to at keep in mind that you are (still) dealing with an early stage cancer which is very treatable. More and more I also hear the "c" word used in connection with early her 2 disease, so why not expect that to happen for you. Having been in mostly targeted therapies for a longtime, I have become quite Whitney about the chemo side effects I am now experiencing. BUT when I had my initial chemo TCH I had zero bothersome s/e. dont claim the side effects until/unless you actually get them!

Sorry you had to come out of the closet, so to speak, but you already know we are all here to support and encourage you.

Take care
Chris