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Ok Kell, I had my last herceptin today and I had a chance to talk to the oncology nurses and practitioner and asked for some insight on getting over this fear of not having a safety net. I am actually pretty excited about it being over today. If it comes back it comes back, it is out of my control but I would prefer that it doesn't of course. What 1 nurse said to me and her sister in law just finished herceptin 1 yr ago. She said to keep in mind that they now treat cancer as a CHRONIC condition and not terminal like it used to be. They treat it like diabetes, heart disease, chrones. etc. The herceptin is so effective but if it comes back they will tackle that hurdle just like they did this time. She said that treatment has come so far and the standard of care is what it is. We are very fortunate to have caught it early. She used the word cure several times during my treatment (although we all know how we really feel about that word). She said stage 1, 2, and 3 have such get response to care and great outcomes. Evens stage 4ers are doing so well these days with herceptin.Take a deep breath and enjoy your newfound freedom of being NED and no more IV's ever 3 weeks (hopefully forever). Good luck. I will touch bases with you and compare notes. I am curious how I will feel in 3 weeks. Take care and have a great thanksgiving. We have alot to be thankful for. Darlene