Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hi Ruth, I forgot you had mentioned heart problems in your family as one reason you decided against chemo. I am node negative, but on Herceptin because it is now being used for early stage women as well. Also, I'm er/pr-, so I didn't have other treatment options (hormone therapy) as fortunately you did. take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hi Ruth, I forgot you had mentioned heart problems in your family as one reason you decided against chemo. I am node negative, but on Herceptin because it is now being used for early stage women as well. Also, I'm er/pr-, so I didn't have other treatment options (hormone therapy) as fortunately you did. take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 One week out from my last Taxotere and things are going okay. Most side effects are minor and workable. Have had muscle spasms but for only 1.5 days instead of the 2-3 last time. I have my LAST chemo on Aug. 31st and am looking forward to being over with treatment. I finished Radiation on August 10 and am slowly healing from that. As with many of you, I'm nervous and concerned about the future. Don't want to dwell on the 'what ifs' but at times its easy to wonder what might be down the road. I'm not sure if everything will ever 'get back to normal' but I think that is okay. How could things ever be 'normal' again after the last 8 months? That's a good thing... I want to be better than normal, appreciate life and those I know and love so much more than before. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Barb, Thanks for the update. It DOES get better. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Update One week out from my last Taxotere and things are going okay. Most side effects are minor and workable. Have had muscle spasms but for only 1.5 days instead of the 2-3 last time. I have my LAST chemo on Aug. 31st and am looking forward to being over with treatment. I finished Radiation on August 10 and am slowly healing from that. As with many of you, I'm nervous and concerned about the future. Don't want to dwell on the 'what ifs' but at times its easy to wonder what might be down the road. I'm not sure if everything will ever 'get back to normal' but I think that is okay. How could things ever be 'normal' again after the last 8 months? That's a good thing... I want to be better than normal, appreciate life and those I know and love so much more than before. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Dear Jess, I'm glad to hear you've reached a decision and wish you all the best in it's outcome> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I will keep you in my prayers for good results. You have a good attitude. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Update Thank you to all you ladies for the well wishes. I go for my genetic test results tommarow. Someone told me that I have to try and look at it this way... my body already knows the results. I am just going to get armed with the knowledge to make the best choice for me. I plan on just continuing to live life and if the cancer retuirns I will deal with it. I think it is more important for me to know the results so if I am able to have children I will know the best way to protect them from this. The fertility tests I think will be more of an emotional ride for me. I love kids, kids tend to love me too and I have ALWAYS wented to have kids. I want to be able to make my boyfreind a daddy some day, I want to make my parents grandparents some day, I WANT TO BE A MOMMY!! Just knowing a may not be able to do any of the above may just send me over the edge. I know I can adopt, or get a serroget mother, but there is nothing like you and yuor significant other creating a child together. I may be jumping the gun here, maybe everything will be ok. Guess I am just scared. ) Anyways, I will be sure to keep you all posted. Thanks again for the support. What a wonderful group of people!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I will keep you in my prayers for good results. You have a good attitude. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Update Thank you to all you ladies for the well wishes. I go for my genetic test results tommarow. Someone told me that I have to try and look at it this way... my body already knows the results. I am just going to get armed with the knowledge to make the best choice for me. I plan on just continuing to live life and if the cancer retuirns I will deal with it. I think it is more important for me to know the results so if I am able to have children I will know the best way to protect them from this. The fertility tests I think will be more of an emotional ride for me. I love kids, kids tend to love me too and I have ALWAYS wented to have kids. I want to be able to make my boyfreind a daddy some day, I want to make my parents grandparents some day, I WANT TO BE A MOMMY!! Just knowing a may not be able to do any of the above may just send me over the edge. I know I can adopt, or get a serroget mother, but there is nothing like you and yuor significant other creating a child together. I may be jumping the gun here, maybe everything will be ok. Guess I am just scared. ) Anyways, I will be sure to keep you all posted. Thanks again for the support. What a wonderful group of people!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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