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I think I've decided NOT to go
but it's OK. I saw my Onc the other day and he said ultimately its my decision - but he would be very concerned for my health - especially because I would still be in the middle of treatment - Herceptin. Its more the complications - Im getting a lot of fluid retention and have had a stroke in the past - so maybe next year!
As the Herceptin can also damage heart/circulation it could be too risky while still on treatment - given my related health problems more than the cancer itself - if that makes any sense. The fluid retention is worse in my right leg where I have had the op - the Onc reckons probably because of the radiotherapy I have had to that area.
So I am practising acceptance..... "is the answer to all my problems"
And I am so amazed at the wealth of support and info you have all freely given.. it makes such a difference and really helps me to sort through all these thoughts in my mind!
Thank you Sisters.
Blessings
Hermiracles
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2003 L/DCIS –> LWE: High G./Comedo - 6 nodes clear 6 wks Rx
04/07 2 miracles born ~ very grateful
06/07 Susp areas L/b
09/07 Stage 2 bilat. mastectomy R/ b. clear extens DCIS/IDC Paget’s 8 nodes clear ER(<5%) HER2+++ CT clear
11/07 Portacath - FEC
15/11/07 Stage 4 Emerg op - hip replacemt #NOF bone mets H/Taxotere
12/07 Rx to 'spots' on spine/R/hip/femur 3wkly H
2008 H+T mets to rib/sternum? Aredia CT clear! Cont. H + Aredia 07/08 1 wk Palliative Care - mets to lungs + ?1 to brain
09/08 Stop H complete Epirubicin 1wk PC new brain mets
10/08 2wks WBR 1wk PC 22/10/08 Tykerb/Xeloda 12/08 6 CEREBRAL METS COMPLETELY GONE! Rib mets down to <1cm.
01/09 Tumour markers normal! Rx to L/arm
03/09 LUNGS CLEAR (ALL NODULES GONE!), brain clear, liver clear. Bones stable! ~ THANK YOU GOD
07/09 Repeat CT Scan ~ ALL organs clear apart from bones which remain stable. I walk in gratitude.
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Last edited by hermiracles; 03-28-2008 at 02:41 PM..
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