[A. L. Pendley]

I've been stage IV since April 2004 (almost 8 years!). Initial diagnosis 13 years ago. I feel fortunate that I've been doing so well. All over the place from side effects of Tykerb, Xeloda, Geron (clinical trial), paclitaxel.... Had 2 SRS (cyber knife) to brain - about to get another.

Mets in lungs, bones, brain, lymph. I do yoga 4x/week and weight training once a week. Had to give up tennis. Not riding my scooter to work right now, but only because its so cold! Hair has come and gone twice and my weight has varied by 30 pounds depending on what drug I'm taking.

I feel good right now. Working 40-50 hours/week.

I know the brain mets are the highest importance right now - dealing with those. I know I'm not alone. In each yoga class I give thanks to those women upon whose shoulders I stand, those around me now, and those who will continue on after me!