[Jean]

Dear Carolyns,

I just read your post and I wish I could make it all go away.
Raising our children is difficult enough without having to deal
with breast cancer. It is very diffiuclt not to think of doom
when your spirits are down.

The only thing I can offer is the thought that we never know
what will happen from day to day. Just last week here in the
States a madman shot a campus full students in Virgina. Many
young and beautiful people were gunned down and killed in the
prime of their lives. My point is our life is fragile and we know
best since we fight this nasty hateful disease each day.

Do not give up and feel helpless - please understand that each
day new drugs are being tested. Just look at how herceptin has
changed the entire her2 population of bc patients alone.
Please continue to dig deep in your soul for hope.
Enjoy your son and cherish each day. Please know we are also
here to help lift your spirits. It is not easy - but you are not
alone.

Will keep you in my thoughts and sending you a big hug,
Jean