|
Sad and scared
I read about Kate and it just about makes me so sad. She was such a special soul. Very kind to me as a newcomer.
Ruth just had her last Herceptin treatment (one year). I wish I felt happy about it but it just feels like someone is taking away the lifeline. I don't want to stress or worry Ruth, she is feeling strong for the most part. I am more nervous about it than she. I asked the onc about the idea of continuing Herceptin since Ruth's cancer was originally the size of stage 3+, the onc didn't think it was necessary.
How do I calm my fears? Or should I be asking about the quarterly idea? Or more months? Errrrgh.
Thanks for listening.
Terri
__________________
Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino
multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area
Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable
100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++
6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage
1 year Herceptin till 6/08
MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells"
now 50% ER+, PR- ???
Rads finished 1/16/08
Added Tamoxifen,
Finished Herceptin 05/08
NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.
|
Threaded Mode