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Sherryg683 · 01-07-2009, 09:18 PM

I hacked for about a year after my chemotherapy and radiation. Had shortness of breath also, Oncologist said it was probably from radiation but I have to believe the chemo didn't help. I didn't have any symptoms at all of my lung mets and was working out and exercising like a bandit, so coughing does not necessarily mean that it has spread to your lungs, but I do know the fear you have, so it's best to have it checked out for your peace of mind..sherryg683

01-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#7
Sherryg683 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,014	I hacked for about a year after my chemotherapy and radiation. Had shortness of breath also, Oncologist said it was probably from radiation but I have to believe the chemo didn't help. I didn't have any symptoms at all of my lung mets and was working out and exercising like a bandit, so coughing does not necessarily mean that it has spread to your lungs, but I do know the fear you have, so it's best to have it checked out for your peace of mind..sherryg683 __________________ Sherry Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44 13+ positive lymph nodes Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006 4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin NED since April 2006!! 36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately 8 years NED now Scans every year Life is not about avoiding the thunderstorms, it's about learning to dance in the rain!