I never got a prognosis of a 'poor prognosis'. I was diagnosed Stage IV, but only had one lymph gland that was positive. and am only getting Herceptin and Aredia. I was Stage IV because of a tumor on my spine that resulted in 18 radiation treatments. So far I'm doing well, see the onc on Fri and will learn more than.
Good luck to you and hope you are doing well.
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