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Old 12-05-2010, 10:07 PM   #6
Catherine
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Re: Just Diagnosed HER2+ Stage 4

Briana,

You have come to the right spot. This site has wonderful people who are willing to share their knowledge and personal experiences with BC...especially the HER2+ kind. I am sorry that you have to join our "club." Do all you can to learn about your DX. Take the same sprial notebook with you to all appointments and make notes. When you are at home log your questions in the notebook and then you can fill in the Oncologists answers on your next appointment. Some offices have counsleors, chemo classes, etc. Take advantage of all they offer you. Have someone go with you to your appointments. Maybe consider an antidepressant and maybe something like ativan to keep you calm during treatment. Get as much rest as you can, but walk and also get some exercise.

All my best to you. It is not fun, but you can do it. Believe in yourself and breath alot.

Catherine
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Found my own lump in the shower
April 2006 at the age of 58
Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm
Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks
Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06
33 rads after the surgery
1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07
15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021
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