[VirginiaGirl]

Hi Lopsided,
I have mets to my bones, that's really the only place, all through my spine and hips. I finished abraxane/herceptin in November and it took care of the couple lymph nodes that went active, but I had progression in my bones. I had not been doing zometa for a while due to concerns about side effects (specifically jaw bone deterioration) but have started it again and hope it will work as well as it has in the past. I haven't had radiation to my bones, we've approached it twice and have decided to go with more systemic treatment. The initial radiation to my breast left me more tired/exhausted than any of the chemos I've done.

I know I've aged a lot since chemo and being menopausal. I have an identical twin sister (no BC for her thank god), and so seeing pictures of us together or the few times a year we get to visit is sort of painful because it's really "in my face" how much older I look than she does. It really makes me sad, so I just remind myself I'm happy to have hair (for now) and of all the wonderful things that have come from having BC, and I remember I'd rather have the wonderful things - like being closer to my husband and having a much deeper spiritual life.

Peace and Blessings,