[Westcoastgirl]

I come here often to read the current research and see how all of you are doing but don't always post. From time to time I see that you ask about people that have not been here for a bit and think how lovely you all are for caring so much. Imagine my surprise when I saw Westcoastgirl, where are you? I am delighted to be here and saying all is well. The rash I asked about persists to this day but has reduced itself to a small area that appears to have turned from hives into eczema and the cream they finally gave me seems to be working so all is well with that. When the rash did not get bigger I realized it was not a recurrence, just a pesky rash but your input helped me in dealing with it. April 19 I will have my last Herceptin and then April 30 I will have my portacath removed. I am looking forward to that so that I can exercise without restrictions. Then I just continue on with Femera and Zometa. I know that many of us get to where we have "finished" the big treatments and it is what feels once again like a starting point. I try very hard not to let my mind go to recurrence but I know it will probably be a thought I entertain from time to time for the rest of my life, let's hope it is just a thought. I am going to give myself a break and will consider small implants in November, not sure if it will be done yet but considering. So thank you for your concern, makes me feel good. Carolyn