Hi, Amanda, everyone here totally relates to what you are feeling. The tears, the fears, the ups and downs.

When I was so sick from chemo, a 10 year breast cancer survivor...probably stage 2b, (whom I hardly knew... and a 15 year survivor by now...) sent me many cards in the mail, offering encouragement. They were beautiful messages of hope, and I will always remember her for her kindness.

One thing I especially remember, is her comment in regards to the sting of the cancer diagnosis. She said that believe it or not, as time passes, you will think less and less of the cancer. She said "I even have days when the thought of cancer does not come into my mind."

Now I cannot relate at all to that last comment, but it must happen! To give you more encouragement, read the comment from a well known physician who specializes in Her2+ breast cancer:


No. Most don’t. Now days, for early stage breast cancer, stage I or stage II, since Herceptin, most of those patients are not recurring.


All the best to you, Amanda!

Heck no, Amanda, we're glad you've joined the site. I'm a relative newcomer here, so I'm still learning too, but from what I've seen so far, this is the best group of people around for offering support, prayers, answering questions, you name it. An awesome group of strong warriors here, and in our own way, we are "fighting the good fight". You stay strong, Love, Bill

Amanda
Welcome to our group....I think here you will find someone who has been in your shoes before, and that to me is such a big help...not to mention the love, support and genuine bond and caring we have for each other....together with knowledge and support and love, we can hopefully calm each others fears as we travel this path....prayers and positive thoughts for your scans, when you get the "all clear", it will make you feel so relieved....savour the moment of good news, you will have many more to enjoy just like it!!!!

Thank you again. This has meant more to me than you'll ever know.

Much love,
Amanda