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kvogler · 12-14-2012, 02:37 PM

Are you scheduled to have another PET scan? I had 6 doses of chemo. I think on the 5th one, they did another PET scan and compared it to the first to see if it was working.

But I completely understand your mood. I'm right there like you at times. Some days are good when I get my mind off of it by reading a book or playing with my toddler.

If your emotions don't improve, talk with your doctor. I'm monitoring myself as well. I've read somewhere that breast cancer survivors often show signs of post-traumatic syndrome. If I find I can't have some positive days, then I'll ask for antidepressants if I must.

12-14-2012, 02:37 PM	#15
kvogler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 45	Re: How do you know if Herceptin is working?? Are you scheduled to have another PET scan? I had 6 doses of chemo. I think on the 5th one, they did another PET scan and compared it to the first to see if it was working. But I completely understand your mood. I'm right there like you at times. Some days are good when I get my mind off of it by reading a book or playing with my toddler. If your emotions don't improve, talk with your doctor. I'm monitoring myself as well. I've read somewhere that breast cancer survivors often show signs of post-traumatic syndrome. If I find I can't have some positive days, then I'll ask for antidepressants if I must.