[sarah]

Thanks Jean,
Actually 14years from the first time around when I wasn't given anything - no herceptin, nothing, just surgery!
It's just that the radiation after the recurrence has caused several problems - heart artery collapsed = heart attack, angioplasty and stent and then fibrosis in lung = breathing problems, huffing and puffing up any incline, tire easily. But I was, at that point, in great danger so I think they felt better give her the full dose!
However that said, yes, a mammo saved my life and I do appreciate every single day. and of course I thank Herceptin!
be well
hugs sarah