Last Herceptin today

[tousled1]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had my last Herceptin treatment today. I'm 3 infusions short of a year but I'm sure I'll be fine. Reason for stopping at this point is that my last echocardiogram showed some heart problems. My oncologist told me that with all the treatment(s) I've had since my diagnosis that I have a 20% chance of a recurrence in the first 2 years. I figure that's pretty good odds for being Stage IIIc.

[chrisy]

Hey Kate,

Good for you! Here's hoping your heart bounces back quickly and you are able to bet back to your "normal" (whatever that is!) life soon!

[KellyA]

Congratulations Kate!!!!!! I am so happy for you! What a wonderful feeling to have walking out of the oncologists office!! And what a perfect way to begin the summer!!!

Love, Kelly

[Mary Jo]

Congratulations Kate. I am happy for you. I remember the day well. It feels good to visit the "docs" less often. Very good! Enjoy it.

Mary Jo

[Yorkiegirl]

Congrat's Kate on your last Herceptin.

[Chelee]

Kate, Only 3 short of a year...that's not bad. I think your going to do GREAT! I just don't know what your going to do with all this free time your going to have. lol Seriously... big congratulations on forging through this last year. I just know we will see you out on the town dancing with NED for the next 40 plus years. :) Way to go Kate!

Chelee

[Jean]

Dear Kate,

You have earned your graduation from Herceptin! Congrats.
Keep that beautiful smile on your face.
Sending you prayers and many good wishes.

Hugs,
Jean

[DonnaD]

Congrats Kate on your last Herception. You have been such a help to so many folks on this site. Now it is time for us to celebrate with you. God Bless!
Donna

[caya]

Kate,

Congrats on your last Herceptin. I am sure you will be fine - here's to many many years of NED for you.

All the best,
Caya

[LAURIE]

yahoo, congrats!! Another friemd of mine just ender hers and she said she feels great. She did not realize how much the Herceptin affected her until she stopped. We have such a similar pathology and treatment that I always watch and see whats up with you.

[nitewind]

Way to go Kate!! You've got to be doing the happy dance! Isn't it a great feeling to know that you were so strong and that you came thru great?

Continued good health to you, I always watch for your posts because of the similarity of our diagnosis.
Hugs
Susan

[rinaina]

So happy for you Kate and I would say those are very good odds! Continued good health

[suzan w]

Congrats on your Herceptin-graduation!!! On to the reunions!!!

[Caroline UK]

Kate,

Wow, what an achievement. Three short of a year sounds pretty good to me, and I'm sure with your evident thirst for knowledge you'll be keeping up with all the latest and doing the right thing to keep yourself healthy and strong.

Enjoy your well-deserved rest, NOT having to visit the hospital quite as often, and getting back some of your old life and some new life too.
Wishing you all the very best
Caroline

[MJo]

Congratulations. I also stopped after nine months due to heart issues and I feel comfortable with it, as you do. Celebrate. Celebrate.

[lkc Gumby]

Hey Kate


Congratulations!!!!! I have been away from these boards for awhile and am so happy to read about your milestone!!!!

[Joy]

It is so exciting that you are entering a new phase of your life and I'm sure you will be great at going forward rather than looking backward. I'd say you have fabulous odds. Not to mention the fact that you are smart and know how to research and keep up with all that is happening to make sure you are always helping yourself!

Don't be stranger around here-WE need your beautiful smile and encouragement! Of course if you wanted to take a looonnnggg break from everything having to do with BC, I think this gang would get that :).

[tousled1]

Joy,

I doubt that I'll be taking a break from this board for quite some time. I must admit I'll enjoy my break from treatment! This board is filled with such knowledgeable women I want to make sure that I don't miss anything. Also, everyone has been so supportive of me that I want to give the same support to others.

[Andi]

Kate - Congratulations on completing your treatments. I know your will be on the right side of those percentages.