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Dear Barbara
Sorry you had a set back but things will get better soon. I do believe that you can get back onto Herceptin alone. I think your onco needs to get the tumor cells under control alittle better with some chemo and get those nasties in line. It is discouraging I am sure but there are many women on this board, Christine included, who needed lots of chemos and radiation and are now on Herceptin alone for many years. This is probably what you need. And you know the Herceptin is doing its job too.
I am thinking of you and I know you are going to do well. I hope your next round is not as bad.
Also - I feel the way you do with the Zometa (achiness, flu like etc) and it is not as bad as the treatments go on (but the next one might be the same). I have never had navelbine so I can't comment on that one but your "chemo" symptoms are my "Zometa" symptoms. I also feel a bit nauseous too from it. But it does really strengthen the bones big time. You will know for sure as you won't get Zometa everytime and can gauge it when you get the Navelbine alone (which you will when I look at how you are getting these drugs). Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Love, Becky
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