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Mary Anne in TX · 04-17-2007, 05:19 PM

Hi Caroline! It's tough to decide about scans, etc. I will tell you that I have requested them once and my onc requested them once. I think one time I really needed them (emotionally) and the other time, I think he wanted to be sure he was on track for me. I have recently had shingles and have had to take pain meds to function some of the time - for sure the first 2 1/2 weeks, but what I've learned from shingles is how important it is for me to have some peace and eleviate as much stress as possible by killing the pain. My rad. onc. gave me permission to take care of myself by explaining how bad the stress is for my health. Sometimes I lose the ability to think sanely for myself. Good luck for making a decision that fits for you for right now and peace of mind. ma

04-17-2007, 05:19 PM	#5
Mary Anne in TX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,357	Hi Caroline! It's tough to decide about scans, etc. I will tell you that I have requested them once and my onc requested them once. I think one time I really needed them (emotionally) and the other time, I think he wanted to be sure he was on track for me. I have recently had shingles and have had to take pain meds to function some of the time - for sure the first 2 1/2 weeks, but what I've learned from shingles is how important it is for me to have some peace and eleviate as much stress as possible by killing the pain. My rad. onc. gave me permission to take care of myself by explaining how bad the stress is for my health. Sometimes I lose the ability to think sanely for myself. Good luck for making a decision that fits for you for right now and peace of mind. ma __________________ 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!