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Re: I think I just got bumped from Stage IIIC to IV
Deena, I am so sorry you got bad news. I can remember like it was yesterday when my Oncologist told me I had lung mets. And it's been 5 years. It sounds like you have a plan of action ready and good doctors. I also suggest deep breaths, scream, cry,whatever it takes to relieve some of the stress you are feeling. I have become an expert cryer, never thought one person could have so many tears in them. I recently heard over the radio that crying is good for you immune system because it releases some chemical (can't remember the name) and relieves stress. I thought that might be why I'm doing so well, I'm a big cry baby.. You can do this, step by step. It's not a death sentence, it just means you have to fight a little harder and longer but you can do it....sherryg
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Sherry
Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44
13+ positive lymph nodes
Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006
4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin
NED since April 2006!!
36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately
8 years NED now
Scans every year
Life is not about avoiding the thunderstorms, it's about learning to dance in the rain!
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