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Caroline UK · 09-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi, I remember why I loved this site so much! Thanks guys - some different experiences and opinions and all helpful. At the moment I feel as if I have a foot in both camps. I'd like to have it removed, but I've also just had to attend a clinic twice this week because no-one could manage to find a vein in my one good arm. I think also a part of me wants to move on and leave it behind, and another part quite wants to keep it there as a sort of reminder to live my life to the full.

It means a lot to me that you took time to respond.

Warm wishes to all here
Caroline

09-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#5
Caroline UK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 96	Thank you! Hi, I remember why I loved this site so much! Thanks guys - some different experiences and opinions and all helpful. At the moment I feel as if I have a foot in both camps. I'd like to have it removed, but I've also just had to attend a clinic twice this week because no-one could manage to find a vein in my one good arm. I think also a part of me wants to move on and leave it behind, and another part quite wants to keep it there as a sort of reminder to live my life to the full. It means a lot to me that you took time to respond. Warm wishes to all here Caroline __________________ Caroline Diag. March 10th 2006, aged 46. Invasive ductal carcinoma, 2cm + multifocal. Stage 2, Grade 3 HER2+++, ER+/PR+ Right mast. May 2006. 6 of 20 nodes positive FEC x 4, taxotere x 4; port implanted after 6 cycles Rads x 25 1 year of Herceptin ended Nov 07. Arimidex 5 years Considering reconstruction, maybe soon...