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Margie,

My tumor size is in my signature line along with the "rest of the story".

Just wanted to let everyone know that some things are better and some are not.......I'm still working with Mary Kay (therapist). We've gotten to be pretty close through all this and share a lot of personal information during my sessions. She's the best.

My leg & hip pain is better. On Friday I did a few of my exercises that require my hands be over my head. The very next day my arms and shoulders hurt so bad I could barely get my bra on. They even get cramps in them. I will discuss this with her at my session tomorrow. I have a pool session tomorrow.

My new thing is to wear my fake boob every day. Because my remaining breast is so heavy she said I was starting to lean a little to that side so that could be impacting my shoulders as well.

So, I've been wearing the darn thing even though I'm at home. I never wore a bra at home before cancer and I sure hate wearing one now, especially with the fake boob......Now that I'm doing that I've noticed swelling in my trunk as well.

I hate cancer. I wish I didn't have the other breast--at least I would be balanced. It's not that I have HUGE breasts it's just they are heavy ones........

Been a little down over all this but will keep on plugging along and keep the faith. More adjusting to my new normal.

I will finish herceptin on 06/24. I still seem to have no energy but have been walking every day. I try and go further and a little faster each time. It's been so terribly hot here. I can tell I'm still not fully recovered from the pneumonia.

Trying to be patient.....not my virtue but this cancer is bound and determined to beat me into submission.

Thank you all for your comments.

Much love,
Vicky