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Re: new to room
I too am sorry you have to join us, but welcome to a very understanding, brave, supportive, knowledgeable group of cancer survivors.
Yes, worry is constant in the beginning but does fade as time goes on. Cancer has changed your life forever and you can decide to make it a postive change or not. I always look at cancer as my wake up call to live my life well, love those around me, and laugh as much as I can.
I chose not to have recon because of my age, tired of doctors and surgeries, and my husband and I just did not feel it was important. I have a "sticky boob" that sticks on my chest and works just wonderful. I call her Betty.
The other ladies are very right in telling you to eat well, get plenty of rest, and keep exercising. Walking is wonderful.
Please let us know if you have any more questions, comments, or thoughts as we are all here to support you on your journey.
Best regards,
Emelie
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Nov. 2006-IDC with Her2 +++
A/C for 3 rounds
Dec. 2006- Herceptin and Taxotere
March 2007-MRM with 8 of 14 lymph node involvement
May 2007-36 Rads
Sept. 2007- Stopped Herceptin
Jan. 2010- CT scan shows enlarged lymph nodes in sternum and lung involvement
Feb. 2010-PET scan shows mets to liver, lung, lymph nodes and bone
Feb. 2010- Started Herceptin/Taxol and Zometa
April 2010-PET scan clear. Herceptin and Zometa
June 2010- Stopped Herceptin continue Zometa and still NED
August 2010-Back on Herceptin and Zometa every 3 weeks
August 13, 2010- Had another port placed
August 24, 2010- PET scan clear. Herceptin and Zometa every three weeks
Nov. 2010-PET scan clear
Feb. 2011-Brain MRI clear
March 2011- PET scan clear
May 2011- PET scan clear
Sept. 2011- PET, Mammo, Bone Scan all clear- Herceptin only
March 2012-Recurrence in lungs and tumor around pota hepatis artery. Added Navelbine to herceptin
April 2012- Entered palliative care
June 5, 2012-Entered hospice care
Planning my memorial
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