[KatherineM]

Thanks, Andi BB! You are amazing! Such an inspiration for someone who is just starting out on this hard road.

I am really against doing more chemo, at least at this point. My onc here in Asheville recommends I go on Herceptin and Perjeta, which worked well on my breast tumor, but I'm worried that the experts in Chapel Hill will want to add a chemo drug to that. Had Taxotere, Carboplatin and H&P last year, and was not a fan! Of course, if they think it will make a big difference to the outcome, I would do it. The thing I am realizing, though, is that no matter how much the docs know, there is so much they don't know about this disease, and it makes me feel better to remember that I am in control of my care, and that it's always my decision.

All of this is made more surreal by the fact that I feel healthier right now than I ever have. Doing yoga three times a week, juicing massive amounts of veggies, taking supplements, exercising, meditating... And yet, there are these tiny little nodules hanging out in my lungs.

Thank you so much to all of you on this site, for your support and your generous sharing of your experience! It makes me hopeful in a very dark time.

Cheers,

Katherine