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linn65 · 12-14-2012, 01:47 PM

What really bothers me is the chemo that was awful didn't seem to do anything. Now, surgery to cut off part of me, and then what are they going to say. When all this started, and I found the lump, I was told 80% are benign......Then I went to the doctor and it was test, test, test, 3 biopsies later and then chemo. I think they tested the heck out of me when it began now surgery, and I think don't they wander about the rest of me now??? It has been 4 months since they have tested the rest of my body. I am just supposed to, "Hope" herceptin is working. If I am not tired, if my legs don't feel tired, if my eyes are non-stop watering then it is going to the doctor. I rather be put in an induced coma and tell me when it is over. Now, it is Christmas time, and I just can't make myself happy. I feel like I have no control over anything in my life anymore.

12-14-2012, 01:47 PM	#14
linn65 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Attica, IN Posts: 371	Re: How do you know if Herceptin is working?? What really bothers me is the chemo that was awful didn't seem to do anything. Now, surgery to cut off part of me, and then what are they going to say. When all this started, and I found the lump, I was told 80% are benign......Then I went to the doctor and it was test, test, test, 3 biopsies later and then chemo. I think they tested the heck out of me when it began now surgery, and I think don't they wander about the rest of me now??? It has been 4 months since they have tested the rest of my body. I am just supposed to, "Hope" herceptin is working. If I am not tired, if my legs don't feel tired, if my eyes are non-stop watering then it is going to the doctor. I rather be put in an induced coma and tell me when it is over. Now, it is Christmas time, and I just can't make myself happy. I feel like I have no control over anything in my life anymore.