I feel i have to reply as you seem to be having a really rough time. I came on here for my sister who is 16 months post treament but I had cancer myself 13 years ago. It was grade3, Her2 positve with 3 pos nodes. I had lumpectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 5 weeks of rads, 1 year Herceptin and 5 years of Arimidex. Sounds a lot of treatment but I hardly remember it now. I am cancer free and had my last neg mammogram about 8 months ago
It may be an aggressive cancer but you can still pull through. Do not bottle things up (I did and just made things worse) voice your fears, take all the help that is offered and stay positive. I hope and pray that you get through this and look back in years as i have done and hardly remeber anything about it xx
Just came back on this site after many years and did not look carefully at where i was posting. I am very sorry but just replied to a post from 2010. I am really sorry and apologise
I’ve just had my 1st of many I hope… mammograms since my treatment. I’ve got 3 herceptin left and I’m doing ok. Bone meds change to infusion in November then every 6 months. I take tamiofen and plenty of supplements and eat a healthy diet.
I’ve started back swimming and gym as I want to try get myself back to fitness.
It’s my 1 year anniversary next week and how life has changed. I’ve got a blonde mop of shirley temple short curls… harder to manage than my previous long hair ? I’m very positive about myself and keep away from stress or upset where possible.
I’ve since moved house we left my bad chemo memories there and moved back near my family. I’ve just found out I’m going to be a Nana for the first time. My daughter and husband are expecting on 16th March. Another birthday to add in March it’s 2 days after my daughter’s birthday ? and both me and my son have birthdays week after we should have a sweep going!
Life changed massively for me but the love of family and my husband helped me so much. I see my oncologist in November for the last time and however much she’s been amazing I’m hoping I never see her professionally again ?
I do t dwell on the past as it’s done and I’m only interested in my future with people who love me and support me ?
Hope your all doing and and wherever you are in treatmemt it’s going well.
Ps I’ve still got a touch of mild lymphedema near lymph node scar but I’m being treated and my swimming helps.
My mom diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma ER- and PR- HER2+ is it life threatening? Due to this I couldn’t sleep loss my appetite need some positive and supportive comments
Hi Floss really I appreciated your positive comment and thank you for sharing your story it gave me strength lots of love for you and your family remember my mother in your prayes
Great to hear your story Janet and to know it can be done!! Well done to you and thanks for sharing. I really needed that encouragement tonight. 10 months from the end of chemo and just had my 17th Herceptin and I feel wrecked! Onwards and upwards I go xxx
Hello, it’s 4 1/2 years since I was diagnosed with grade 3 HER2 positive breast cancer. I had the usual chemo, herceptine and radiotherapy treatments and am on Anatrazole. Just got the yearly all clear, so just 1 to go.
Have peripheral neuropathy from the chemo so on Gabapentin.
Life was a struggle at first but got better and better. I am 68 this month and my daughter gets married in May, so lots to look forward to.
Hi, My name is Lisa. I am her2 positive and grade 3, but didn’t have cancer in the lymph nodes. I just finished radiation but now am having trouble with two chemo pills: Anastrozole and Letrozole. Both are causing extreme stomach bloating. I read the side affects online and discussed with my medical oncologist but no where did i read that these two drugs cause terrible stomach distention. My stomach is about 6 to 7 inches bloated and it all started a few days after I began the first drug, Anastrozole. My oncologist took me off of it and started me on Letrozole but the same thing happened. I also have a sore throat with both of these drugs. Have you ran across anything like that in your sphere? Bloating?
I totally understand the aggressive cancer. Mine was too. And I worried about if it had spread elsewhere. But be encouraged that surgery and meds will help keep it from coming back. I am afraid I won’t be able to tolerate any chemo pill from here on out and have nothing, fearing it will return. I will keep you in my prayers that your doctors will help to address your concerns.
Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people,