[Barbara2]

I was also going to suggest Co Q-10 for your heart. I began taking it when starting Herceptin in May 2005, and am still taking it. I take 100 mg twice daily.

As for the fatigue, I thought I would never feel normal again. (I was 52 yrs at diagnosis.) During the first 2 years, I would occasionally have a "normal" feeling day, for which I was so thankful, because they were few and far between.

Over time I got stronger and stronger, but it took quite a while. I took Ativan for about the first year and a half (I liked the good night's sleep it provided), and finally figured out that I was addicted to it which was causing big time side effects, like feeling lousy and brain fog! After I shook that off, I started feeling better.

My post cancer blood work has not been like it was before chemo.

I think it is important to get as much rest/sleep as you need. Before cancer I slept about 4-6 hours and now it is more like 6-8 hours, and I'm actually in bed for about 9 hours or more.

I'm not working any more which has made a big difference in the stress levels.

Chemo brain was quite severe at first. Still is a factor somewhat. I'm not sure if I'm just getting used to the new me, or if my brian is improving. I recently asked my onc about it; he said chemo can have a lasting impact on the brain. He didn't elaborate, but he sounded definate.

Try to be patient; over time you should continue to gradually (almost) feel like your old self again.