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TSund · 05-09-2008, 11:08 PM

I read about Kate and it just about makes me so sad. She was such a special soul. Very kind to me as a newcomer.

Ruth just had her last Herceptin treatment (one year). I wish I felt happy about it but it just feels like someone is taking away the lifeline. I don't want to stress or worry Ruth, she is feeling strong for the most part. I am more nervous about it than she. I asked the onc about the idea of continuing Herceptin since Ruth's cancer was originally the size of stage 3+, the onc didn't think it was necessary.

How do I calm my fears? Or should I be asking about the quarterly idea? Or more months? Errrrgh.
Thanks for listening.

Terri

05-09-2008, 11:08 PM	#1
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Sad and scared I read about Kate and it just about makes me so sad. She was such a special soul. Very kind to me as a newcomer. Ruth just had her last Herceptin treatment (one year). I wish I felt happy about it but it just feels like someone is taking away the lifeline. I don't want to stress or worry Ruth, she is feeling strong for the most part. I am more nervous about it than she. I asked the onc about the idea of continuing Herceptin since Ruth's cancer was originally the size of stage 3+, the onc didn't think it was necessary. How do I calm my fears? Or should I be asking about the quarterly idea? Or more months? Errrrgh. Thanks for listening. Terri __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.