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Hi Lisa;
Your sister is dealing with so much grief and loss right now, as well as the physical challenge of chemo, plus pre chemo steroids (which really throw you around emotionally -- have her talk to the nurses about that,) and the fear that this diagnosis brings.
I am also ER/PR-, Her +, 6cm and 1pos node, so similar to her, if not a little worse. I was dx in May, 05 and am now NED, back to running, weight lifting and working hard, and still trying to keep my head and emotions together. I also have kids and actually felt secure enough to let my 17 year old daughter go away for a year of study abroad -- so, treatment does end and life does go on.
But I can't imagine the loss she must feel so soon after what happened with her husband, and the fear for her kids. You can and obviously are helping. A support group might also be good, plus all the loving friends that can rally. You can pm me also, along with so many other loving and generous women on these boards -- if you think she'd like to email someone directly. I'm originally from so cal and went there for my surgery.
Hang in there, and be there for her in the long haul.
Linda
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