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Diana1993 · 04-24-2007, 08:36 PM

I was first diagnosed in 1993. One of these days I will get a signature together, and be able to say, my signature says it all. I have had mets to the phleura, nodules on intestines, liver and stomach. Refused second round of chemo until a tumour was pressing on the ureters (2005) and finally agreed to taxotere and herceptin. I had very few side affects from the taxotere and only runny eyes and nose on occation from herceptin. Taxotere took care of tumours and herceptin keeping them small. I asked to have my herceptin treatments every four weeks so I could holiday in Texas. I flew home after four weeks, and drove home today. I have met so many ladies who are moving on to have 'normal' lives in between all the testing, and Dr. appointments. Do you not feel we are on to something with the latest round of treatments? This site is a huge help and it is a place we can get good information. I check in almost daily and I'm amazed at the courage and insight this group has.
Life's a dance,
Diana.

04-24-2007, 08:36 PM	#24
Diana1993 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	Survivor Survey I was first diagnosed in 1993. One of these days I will get a signature together, and be able to say, my signature says it all. I have had mets to the phleura, nodules on intestines, liver and stomach. Refused second round of chemo until a tumour was pressing on the ureters (2005) and finally agreed to taxotere and herceptin. I had very few side affects from the taxotere and only runny eyes and nose on occation from herceptin. Taxotere took care of tumours and herceptin keeping them small. I asked to have my herceptin treatments every four weeks so I could holiday in Texas. I flew home after four weeks, and drove home today. I have met so many ladies who are moving on to have 'normal' lives in between all the testing, and Dr. appointments. Do you not feel we are on to something with the latest round of treatments? This site is a huge help and it is a place we can get good information. I check in almost daily and I'm amazed at the courage and insight this group has. Life's a dance, Diana.