Lynn you are so right. I do the same thing with my oncologist and he says I am his easy patient. I come in armed with questions, information and suggestions on my care. This last time on chemo I asked if we could use only Taxol with the Herceptin and no carbo. He told me he would have to think about it then replied, "I have no reason to think about this with you yes, we can and if it doesn't work we can throw in the carbo later". The very first week following my first treatment he said, "it appears to be working and so that was a great idea, one less toxicity to your body" He said if all his patient were like me, so very pro active, his job would be so easy!! He says its us that live in our body and we should know it. Lets keep it the same we are all intelligent group of surviviors or we would not be on this board!! We may not agree with every thing here and that should be o.k. we are here to help and support. I would be so lost without this board and all you great people. Wish I could meet you all. Wouldn't it wonderful if we could have a big symposium some day and meet everyone on this board. I would love it and make every effort to be there. Good night its midnight here. Hugs, Sandy
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