[madubois63]

"I understand that they no longer do Stem Cell procedure for BC because it wasn't shown to be any more effective than other more conventional therapies. I still keep telling myself that it was worth all that I went through because maybe, it just bought me a little more time until the Herceptin was available."

Kim - Not maybe - absolutely!! I believe in never second guessing my decisions. The transplant DID bring you to Herceptin, and that is the game plan until a cure is found...staying as many steps ahead of this crappy disease as possible!!!

Sandy - Thanks for sharing about your friend. I am sorry she lost her battle. I can well understand her body not being able to recoup. I have always ignored that fact of how truly sick I've been (maybe that helped me get through). When I put it all down on "paper" and read it again, I realize that not everyone can do this, and not everyone makes it. Makes me even more greatful! Thanks for the link - I will check it out.