Just get me through this!

[CherylS]

Penny,

Welcome. You didn't mention your complete diagnosis, but no mater what, we have so many wonderful treatments working for us now days. Don't look at old statistics. They are just that...old. Herceptin has changed the outcome of HER2 positive breast cancers, but hasn't been used long enough to enter in to them. You have found the best resource for information and encouragement on the internet. Best wishes.

[caya]

Penny,


I was recently diagnosed (Oct. 2006), underwent a mastectomy Dec. 18th, had my first chemo on Jan. 25. No history of any kind of cancer in my family either.
But this site is the best for Her 2 neu positive breast cancer - and the stats are old - so don't include us - we are the new frontier of this horrible disease - I truly believe it. You have to be positive, because all the latest trials have shown tremendous results with Herceptin and other therapies - making our prognosis much better.

Be well,
Caya in Canada

[MJo]

I am two months past Herceptin and 15 months past diagnosis. I am less afraid as time passes. Still, I am not as confident about my body as I was before cancer. I don't know if I ever will be that confident again. I think I will always be vigilant. I just read something: Today is a gift. That's why it's called The Present.