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Andrea Barnett Budin · 04-02-2013, 09:21 AM

Good for you Denise! Getting a rein on THE HOTNESS makes for a happier you.

Next, maybe you can begin to boost your immune system. Trying not to be pushy. But I do believe I am here today because of more than the surgery and the chemo.

Attended a lecture yrs back given by one of my oncs who is among the top 100 in the country, so some magazine says. Paul and I went for the 7:30 A.M. lecture. (For me that is a huge mountain, but I really wanted to hear him, despite my ready access to him every 3 wks.)

He spoke of Herceptin and 4th stage and from a researchers point from view where we stand. He mentioned in the lecture that one of his patients has had miraculous success w/H. Really astounding that she has survived as long as she has.

Paul turned to me and said, You know he's talking about YOU. OMG... Not the first onc, or nurse, to tell me I am a miracle. Elates and stuns me every time.

EVERY THOUGHT IS A PRAYER. EVERY PRAYER IS A POTENTIAL MIRACLE IN THE MAKING...

With love,
ANDI

04-02-2013, 09:21 AM	#10
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	Re: Why i take supplements Good for you Denise! Getting a rein on THE HOTNESS makes for a happier you. Next, maybe you can begin to boost your immune system. Trying not to be pushy. But I do believe I am here today because of more than the surgery and the chemo. Attended a lecture yrs back given by one of my oncs who is among the top 100 in the country, so some magazine says. Paul and I went for the 7:30 A.M. lecture. (For me that is a huge mountain, but I really wanted to hear him, despite my ready access to him every 3 wks.) He spoke of Herceptin and 4th stage and from a researchers point from view where we stand. He mentioned in the lecture that one of his patients has had miraculous success w/H. Really astounding that she has survived as long as she has. Paul turned to me and said, You know he's talking about YOU. OMG... Not the first onc, or nurse, to tell me I am a miracle. Elates and stuns me every time. EVERY THOUGHT IS A PRAYER. EVERY PRAYER IS A POTENTIAL MIRACLE IN THE MAKING... With love, ANDI __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...