[Winkler3]

I have had 3 dx - 2000, 2003, 2007 - same breast. First dx was Stage II ER-, then ER+. After 2003 chemo, had Herceptin for one year. Since 2007 recurrence and chemo, I have been receiving Herceptin every four weeks via a port (7 1/2 years!). My hair is much thinner and little body for styling. I have to keep my nails short, always cracking and peeling. Nose is dry, progressively more tired. For the first time, my ejection fraction on ECHO was a little below average (will repeat in July). All that said, I view each day as a gift. I am able to lead a relatively normal life, play golf, garden, enjoy my grandkids, etc.