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Rose
I am also on Herceptin only I am on it every 3 weeks. I have noticed that I am more tired than usual...don't know if it is the medicine, stress from dealing with these new mets or just the winter blahs. I am not working right now until they are sure the Herceptin is working,,,you see I travel as a nurse for a large construction company...makes it a little difficult to get treatment when I dont know what state I'll be in or for how long. This is a scary time in our lives, full of stress and uncertaintly. Sometimes we need to push ourselves a little harder and pamper ourselves more often. Positive thinking can go a long way. I have dealt with cancer patients many times in my 32 years as a nurse, and positive thinking is important in healing and well being. I had a mastectomy but have never experienced lymphadema, although I do call that little extra roll around my waist I seem to be getting "my lymphadema." Take each day as it comes, some are good, and some arent, but with faith and positive thinking, you will get through each one. If I am having a bad day, I look forward to tomorrow....I want all the tomorrows I can grab! Through all of this that I had no control over and certainly didn't choose, I have become a better person. I DO take time to smell the roses along the way.
Prayers to you
Sheila
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