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Andrea Barnett Budin · 10-25-2011, 02:18 PM

I RECALL MY ONC ASSURING ME THAT THE SHELF LIFE FOR HERCEPTIN IS VERY LONG -- UP TO 6 MNTHS. (So when I quit H after 10 yrs, nervously of course, I figured I could get through a half yr at the very least.) One step at a time.

Next wk you'll see your surgeon, and be cleared no doubt for chemo. The 9th is fast approaching. Before you know it -- Thanksgiving will be here.

I know -- it's so very hard not to worry, but it messes up your T cells and immune system and plays games w/your ability to enjoy your mini vaca.

I keep talking to my body -- HEAL! HEALTHY AND WELL! NO MORE CANCER! The body listens to everything you think, say or whisper. It has no sense of humor, I've learned. Make your commands clear. Intention and Expectation are key to achieving your goals.

I know some think this is magical thinking but psycho neuro immunology is serious business...

Sending loving, healing, peaceful energy, CB...

Andi

10-25-2011, 02:18 PM	#2
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	Re: Very nervous I RECALL MY ONC ASSURING ME THAT THE SHELF LIFE FOR HERCEPTIN IS VERY LONG -- UP TO 6 MNTHS. (So when I quit H after 10 yrs, nervously of course, I figured I could get through a half yr at the very least.) One step at a time. Next wk you'll see your surgeon, and be cleared no doubt for chemo. The 9th is fast approaching. Before you know it -- Thanksgiving will be here. I know -- it's so very hard not to worry, but it messes up your T cells and immune system and plays games w/your ability to enjoy your mini vaca. I keep talking to my body -- HEAL! HEALTHY AND WELL! NO MORE CANCER! The body listens to everything you think, say or whisper. It has no sense of humor, I've learned. Make your commands clear. Intention and Expectation are key to achieving your goals. I know some think this is magical thinking but psycho neuro immunology is serious business... Sending loving, healing, peaceful energy, CB... Andi __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...