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Mary Anne in TX · 12-26-2006, 03:36 PM

Hi Angela!

I'll be praying for peace to sweep over you and lift off that feeling that you did anything wrong. As I read the words of the heroes on this web site, I know that Stage IV is doable! I see victories in all they say and do. I get blessed by each of their battles and victories!

About the food and supplements thing, I think we all are different. From what I have read and learned, I believe that we all have different bodies and genes and need certain things to "beef up" our immune systems. I study my blood tests each time I get them to see the pattern in them and really try to listen to my body when it feels good and when it doesn't as to what I eat, how much I exercise and how I handle stress. I think there is lots to learn and lots of information coming.
There is sooooooo much good stuff on this site. I agree that we can take what we want and leave the rest. I find that as time passes, I am able to take more in. I accept some new stuff, put it to use and then "rest a bit"! Then I study some more, take in some more and put it to use. It seems to be a process for me. I can only take in so much at a time and make so many changes at a time without getting overwhelmed. But I like believing that I can help to help myself. I've added exercise daily and love how it makes me feel. I've cut red meat to almost none and other bad fats to a minimum. Doesn't mean I don't "cheat sometimes", but it happens less and less as I feel better and better. We'll know when we know what works best, but I just like doing something myself. But we're all different and I applaud each person's commitment to empowering themselves to lead their own life!
Wishing you the very best in the New Year.

12-26-2006, 03:36 PM	#12
Mary Anne in TX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,357	You're far too precious to spend one more minute feeling guilty! Hi Angela! I'll be praying for peace to sweep over you and lift off that feeling that you did anything wrong. As I read the words of the heroes on this web site, I know that Stage IV is doable! I see victories in all they say and do. I get blessed by each of their battles and victories! About the food and supplements thing, I think we all are different. From what I have read and learned, I believe that we all have different bodies and genes and need certain things to "beef up" our immune systems. I study my blood tests each time I get them to see the pattern in them and really try to listen to my body when it feels good and when it doesn't as to what I eat, how much I exercise and how I handle stress. I think there is lots to learn and lots of information coming. There is sooooooo much good stuff on this site. I agree that we can take what we want and leave the rest. I find that as time passes, I am able to take more in. I accept some new stuff, put it to use and then "rest a bit"! Then I study some more, take in some more and put it to use. It seems to be a process for me. I can only take in so much at a time and make so many changes at a time without getting overwhelmed. But I like believing that I can help to help myself. I've added exercise daily and love how it makes me feel. I've cut red meat to almost none and other bad fats to a minimum. Doesn't mean I don't "cheat sometimes", but it happens less and less as I feel better and better. We'll know when we know what works best, but I just like doing something myself. But we're all different and I applaud each person's commitment to empowering themselves to lead their own life! Wishing you the very best in the New Year. __________________ MA in TX. Grateful for each and every day.... Diag. 12/05 at age 60 Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified vascular invasion Ki67 20% borderline Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense) Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense) Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007 Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year. Port removed August, 2012. 8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!