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CLTann · 07-20-2007, 02:35 PM

The recurrence is a statistical guessing game, but it sure gets us all worried, almost every day. My decision was not to treat with chemo nor radiation. My onc agreed with my decision, because he saw so many women with side effects which not only caused severe new problems but also changed the quality of life. Even with chemo and radiation, there are plenty of cases that recurrence still occur. I do take everything that could help: femera, curcumin, ganoderma, flaxseed, exercise, calcium (once a week type), and few dietary regimen. So far, I am well and will soon be 2 yr survivor. For Her2+, the peak of recurrence is around 18 month after surgery. I look at the calendar all the time and hope the days go by faster, so that my chance of recurrence will keep going down. You should be a fine survivor candidate.

07-20-2007, 02:35 PM	#8
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	The recurrence is a statistical guessing game, but it sure gets us all worried, almost every day. My decision was not to treat with chemo nor radiation. My onc agreed with my decision, because he saw so many women with side effects which not only caused severe new problems but also changed the quality of life. Even with chemo and radiation, there are plenty of cases that recurrence still occur. I do take everything that could help: femera, curcumin, ganoderma, flaxseed, exercise, calcium (once a week type), and few dietary regimen. So far, I am well and will soon be 2 yr survivor. For Her2+, the peak of recurrence is around 18 month after surgery. I look at the calendar all the time and hope the days go by faster, so that my chance of recurrence will keep going down. You should be a fine survivor candidate. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.