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I too have been battling this challenging disease since 1994- I had a 8 yr reprieve but it came back in Jan 2003- to my lungs. I was given 6 months to a yr to live. Since then it has been one thing after the other with little teases of reprieves in between. I have had mets to my brain now bones with most recent scan showing a lymph node in my chest. So now I am on round #3 of chemo-I have had Herceptin all along which I think has helped keep me going this long.
It is an ongoing battle,lots of bumps and potholes along the way. I have had alot of meltdowns and "pity sessions" - and my hope and faith has taken a beating but I hang on- I tell my wonderful family and friends that I am not ready to give up yet-it is not on my calendar today or in the near future. I know my prognosis is grim but as I have been told by a dear friend- "If God brings you to it- He will bring you through it"
So hold on- don't give up- Remember this little saying I keep posted on my fridge- "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand -a rose in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WHO HOO what a rde!" God Bless! Live evey day you are able to the fullest and try to find something to smile or laugh about each day. The fact we can get out of bed each day is a little miracle in itself ! Patty D
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