Long term prognosis with mets

[Dalye]

Hello All;
I came across this website by accident about six months ago, and I'm so glad I found it. As I read the stories and emails from you telling your stories and sharing you support with one another is beautiful. You are all my heroes!!!!!! My best friend/my sister was diagnosed 9/03 with HER 2/neu +++, she went through chemo & radiation (dose dense) and was well on her way to recovery. June of 2005 she developed bone mets. She was then put on Herceptin and has been doing well. As a follow-up she went to a onc/specialist who basically told her people with advanced bc (mets) have approx. 5 years. I have read many stories on this website from people who have battle mets for more than 5 years. I would like to know your thoughts and hear from people who have reached (and exceeded 5 yrs) My sister is new to this website and I would like her to read for herself that the battle is far from over. Thank you, Eileen