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Re: I think cancer treatment can be in humane
Amen, Debbie! I will add that my cancer center has a free Navigator Program which I trained in It is persons in recovery helping newcomers navigate through treatment. The amazing thing is how few patients want to participate. Most turn it down! So that is the perplexing other side of the coin.
Linn, never think you are "feeling sorry for yourself". You are entitled to everything you feel. So glad you got the treatment break and avoided the storm at the same time. Serendipity!
I have a supportive husband but have heard many stories of spouses actually leaving when they are needed most. But I understand your wishing. I hope you have a network you can call on for help. And that you have suggestions of things they could do for you. People want to be useful but don't always know how
We are always here for you. Keep the faith!
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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