@dubicaju what a lovely and encouraging post for people who get the HER2 news. We all know that we Google it, read the word ‘aggressive’ and spiral. We also know that this has been turned around by the drugs available to us now, but still there will be people who get this news every day who immediately assume the worst. Thank you for sharing what helped you and adding to the voices of all the wonderful and supportive people on this thread.
@carrie5 I agree that drawing that kind of attention to oneself is kind of excruciating!! I’ve never been one to mind attention but not that type, thanks. 
Yes, what do you have planned for Iceland? It really is an extraordinary country. That traffic jam sounds horrendous. I always wonder now about what I would have done in that situation during the time when I had treatment induced IBS. I realise now how much better I feel, even from just a year ago. Some of the side effects are lingering and take a while longer to do one. I am most excited for you to be off on your trip. I hope you can get to Heathrow nice and early and enjoy that pleasant time in the departure lounge where it all lies ahead of you.
@naughty_boob you know me too well! 
It absolutely was very dramatic. I am worried that nurse will give me a Pavlov’s Dogs episode come January of next year and I will collapse on catching sight of her. In fact, maybe I will do that so it puts her off coming near me. Plan. I think a program of lifestyle changes for breast cancer people would be really helpful and I bet you were invaluable as part of a focus group. I used to kid myself that I was a healthy person but just giving up the nightly wine has made a massive difference to my everyday health. And I don’t miss it which I never thought I would hear myself say. It’s all about creating those new habits.
Another thing I never thought I’d hear myself say….thank goodness for this cooler weather!! I’m off to Sheffield tomorrow for a family wedding on Thursday. After the hottest summer on record, the rain is due to fall just at the time for which the wedding is scheduled. You gotta laugh!!