recurrence

[lindaw]

Recurrence affirmed p more chest wall nodules. i begin herceptin and taxotere on friday. Am now reaching end of chemo line.

love
linda

[jhandley]

Dear Linda
Sad to hear about your recurrence. Hang in there. I am thinking of you and saying some prayers.
Jackie

[eric]

Linda,

I'm sorry to hear about your news but not convinced that your approaching the end of the chemo line as there are always new drugs in the pipeline and who says you can't go back onto something that worked well for you in the past (depending on the timeframe). I can imagine how anxious you must be.
Eric

[Mary Anne in TX]

Hello Linda! So sorry to hear that you must start Taxotere and Herceptin on Friday, but am glad it is there for you until they find the thing that will keep those things from popping up on you. Don't lose faith in the system coming up with new drugs and understanding of Her2 bc. When I dispair, I try hard to remember that I'm not dependent on me for help, but on God and those he provides in my life. One day at a time. Lots of prayers will go with you on Friday as you do your part to stop this stuff in it's tracks! Lots of love, ma

[Shell]

Linda-

I have nodes in the chest wall area too - what has worked for you and what hasn't, as I am about to change treatments as well? Am thinking of you...

Regards,

[Vanessa]

Best wishes to you. I am sorry that you have to start chemo again.

[Debra]

Linda -

There certainly isn't much to say to boost your spirits right now. Just know we are thinking about you. There has to be something else out there for you to keep those nodules under control. I see so many posts where treatment options were back to square one and keeping things at bay.
Hugs to you as you endure yet another battle.

[Lolly]

Linda, I am so sorry to hear this, but I know you are not at the end of your options! Here's a link to the Articles page, with another link to a site listing all the drug options for bc...hope this helps. And as Eric points out, buying time until the next drug that's in the pipeline is available is what it's all about. I know right now you feel hopeless and tired, and no wonder. We have been through the mill and sometimes it just gets too much, but hang in there my friend. We're here for you. <3 Lolly

Common Breast Cancer Drugs:
http://www.thebreastcaresite.com/eendcom/USAmoena/Homepage.nsf/(VIEWDOCSBYID)/70C34365E4106CF685256CCA00623800

[chrisy]

Well, poo! Back in the saddle again. I agree, there may still be many options - going back to ones that worked for you in the past can sometimes be effective again, and there are so many new treatments available. Do not lose heart - just another bump in the road.

Much love
Chris