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10-26-2005, 12:52 PM

Hello All!

I have been visiting this site for several months since I first suspected that something wasn't quite "right". Unfortunately, I was right. *sigh, smiles*

First dx (at age 37) in May '02, Her2Neu 3+, ER/PR -. 2 tumours, 2.5 & 1.5cm.s, 3 pos. nodes, largest 1cm. Mast. & TramFlap followed by 6 hits FEC over 4 months.
Took loads of vitamins, herbs & homeopathy with Onc's approval.

Baby intermission (read incredible surprise!) after chemo-induced menopause. (Great, now I get to experience all those flashes and such... twice!!) Gave birth to fabulous baby girl on Oct. 27th, '04. Symptoms gaining as baby grew but I assumed they were related to the pregancy & breastfeeding hormones. *shakes head* Silly, silly me....

Aug. '05- Mets dx'd to both lungs (innumerable.. not a word to be found comforting in such diagnoses, is it? *grin* I shouldn't have complained about my "grossly unremarkable" left breast back in '02, should I? *wink*), multiple lymph nodes involved in thorax, 1 large "bar" shaped tumour on pulmonary vena cava & several lymph nodes involved in pelvis. Potential lumbar vertebra as well.
Turned out my former Onc. never tested to see if I showed tumour markers and so my blood tests were always clear and he pronounced me cured. *shrugs*
New Onc. tested and now we know that I need scans to see what is going on...
Next Tues. will be my half way point on weekly Taxol & Herceptin with monthly Zometa chasers. This new Onc. said no to any supplements other than my B-100 and any juicing that I want to do. Also doing meditation, breathing (good stuff! *wink, grin*) and some visualization- though I cannot "find" my cancer any longer. Guess I'll just have to work on visualizing my immune system getting stronger. *smiles*.

Am very excited about CAT & PET scans this coming Monday- I'll glow for Halloween! Making a "Radioactive Girl" costume for the occasion. *grin*
Feeling great, pain is gone, cough down to a few times a day, walking briskly at least every other day for 30-40min. Life is good!

Thank you for welcoming the "newbies".... I have found loads of comfort in reading this board. Am avoiding the negatives in life and seeking out the positives.

Sorry to be so long winded... guess it's good that I don't post much. *smiles*

Be well all and have fun!!
Marty Z in Michigan.

10-26-2005, 12:52 PM	#14
MartyZ Guest Posts: n/a	lurker Hello All! I have been visiting this site for several months since I first suspected that something wasn't quite "right". Unfortunately, I was right. sigh, smiles First dx (at age 37) in May '02, Her2Neu 3+, ER/PR -. 2 tumours, 2.5 & 1.5cm.s, 3 pos. nodes, largest 1cm. Mast. & TramFlap followed by 6 hits FEC over 4 months. Took loads of vitamins, herbs & homeopathy with Onc's approval. Baby intermission (read incredible surprise!) after chemo-induced menopause. (Great, now I get to experience all those flashes and such... twice!!) Gave birth to fabulous baby girl on Oct. 27th, '04. Symptoms gaining as baby grew but I assumed they were related to the pregancy & breastfeeding hormones. shakes head Silly, silly me.... Aug. '05- Mets dx'd to both lungs (innumerable.. not a word to be found comforting in such diagnoses, is it? grin I shouldn't have complained about my "grossly unremarkable" left breast back in '02, should I? wink), multiple lymph nodes involved in thorax, 1 large "bar" shaped tumour on pulmonary vena cava & several lymph nodes involved in pelvis. Potential lumbar vertebra as well. Turned out my former Onc. never tested to see if I showed tumour markers and so my blood tests were always clear and he pronounced me cured. shrugs New Onc. tested and now we know that I need scans to see what is going on... Next Tues. will be my half way point on weekly Taxol & Herceptin with monthly Zometa chasers. This new Onc. said no to any supplements other than my B-100 and any juicing that I want to do. Also doing meditation, breathing (good stuff! wink, grin) and some visualization- though I cannot "find" my cancer any longer. Guess I'll just have to work on visualizing my immune system getting stronger. smiles. Am very excited about CAT & PET scans this coming Monday- I'll glow for Halloween! Making a "Radioactive Girl" costume for the occasion. grin Feeling great, pain is gone, cough down to a few times a day, walking briskly at least every other day for 30-40min. Life is good! Thank you for welcoming the "newbies".... I have found loads of comfort in reading this board. Am avoiding the negatives in life and seeking out the positives. Sorry to be so long winded... guess it's good that I don't post much. smiles Be well all and have fun!! Marty Z in Michigan.