Mairew, that's fantastic. Hope that chemo is not in your future. If you don't agree with Dr Gloom, see someone else for a 2nd opinion.

HUGS!

I haven't put anything on ANY of my scars. The one on my knee from 1st grade is still quite visible (as is my smallpox scar). Not so much with my kidney surgery or breast surgery scars. But I've never been bothered enough to do anything about them. I think this is a very personal decision. Mine is: I don't care.

HUGS!

Thank you, everyone, for the encouraging words. It's comforting to have this place as a support resource.

I had an MRI Monday which has resulted in another ultrasound next Monday. The amount of information and time between getting answers is contributing to the anxiety, I am sure.

The PS I met with I really liked and prefer the idea of an lx with reduction/lift as mx seems so radical for me.

Because it's slow growing, I have time to gather as much info as I can. I've decided to give myself a mental break and booked a flight to go visit my brother and his family. I'm sure I will continue to go back and forth the next couple of weeks.

Peg, most likely at the age of 70 is circulatory system (heart) and cancer.

Ok, here's a little good news....

ER-Positive, Negative Breast Cancers Have Different Long-Term Recurrence Risks

Breast cancer survivors with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive disease had a lower annual risk of recurrence within the first 5 years after diagnosis, though these patients then had higher rates than ER-negative patients after 5 years, according to a new study. The ER-positive patients maintained significant recurrence rates through extended follow-up out to 25 years.

MLP3, I was very glad everything was done on the day of surgery. Let me know Saturday if you are happy things were done over 2 days. None of it is fun but it is all doable and I guess that's all that matters. We want the cancer gone and keeping that goal in sight helps (most of the time). In your pocket jumping around tomorrow!!

HUGS!

Molly, of course! So scary. Hoping all is well.

HUGS!

Wow you guys are a busy bunch- it takes forever to catch up!

Day 3 post chemo two, doing ok, laughing at the pictures, and loving the bella ones:) Gemma, your daughter is stunning.

Words of support for AMaree. I am really glad they are going ahead with starting your treatment, chemo may sound bad, but it is a good cancer killer, and it is actually shocking to me how well it has gone for so many of us so far. Being young and healthy is definitely in your favour in fighting this, because all of your other cells haven't aged very much and I think of that as good "spring back" potential.

The drugs they give you for the nausea etc are very effective - my mom went through this 30 years ago, and it is miles different now. The specific chemo for HER 2+ seems to be really good. You sound like a warrior and are on top of everything - good for you. It can be so isolating dealing with this, and that must be even more so with your age. The radiation part went well for me, probably because they were doing a skin sparing protocol as i am going for dbl mastectomy /reconstruction after, but it is all doable, as Peggy says.

Jclc, That has to be a huge relief to be done with chemo! A certificate is nice but I understand wanting a bit of a celebration. I got a certificate when I was done with radiation - some people ring a bell but not my facility. Hopefully you'll start feeling better quickly. Rads should be easy for you. Maybe a bit of fatigue. I find Arimidex easy also. You've had surgery, right? It doesn't show on your profile. So two treatment steps down and two to go. YES!

HUGS!

Thanks everyone! I guess my info just got lumped together. It was there before. Hopefully it will show up now. Thanks again.

MLP - Yay!!! So glad you went ahead and had such an amazing time with Hubby!!! So important to have that closeness. Glad it all went well today. I too had it done over 2 days, though I was admitted then went up to my room LOL and enjoyed solitude and lived like a Queen til surgery the next am. You'll do great!!

Molly - Prayers for your BFF

Marijen - So it said ER+ are lower risk of recurrence under 5 years??? I already blow that theory LOL

Hawaiimom - usually if they do it the day before its because the surgery is scheduled first up early the next am and there wouldnt be time to do it.

JcLc- YAY! You are done with that part. Hope you do well with this last treatment and that you feel better and stronger every day!

MLP- Well, one down 2 to go...you will do great tomorrow- just hope your pockets are big enough for all of us!

Molly- that is scary- praying all will be well. (GREAT bell!)

Hawaii- love that you have a big trip planned with the BFF's. Hope you can get to the GC! Maybe it's on their bucket lists as well.

Zinny- Warrior on!

LTFly- you ok? Thinking of you.

Melclarity. I'm sorry you must have been one of the 9%, but....it doesn't say if that 9% is with our without chemo and radiation. Then after five years, it says it goes up and ER-negative is better. Well I thought it was good news.

_{Lovestofly - You look GREAT Loooove the hat!!!! awww sorry your hair is now falling. ABSOLUTELY!!!! After DX 4yrs ago I did what I had to do and I DID NOT WORRY after that...I got on with my life yeah it sucks whats happened but you know what?? I did what I had to again and I will LIVE again and enjoy life and NOT worry because I dont want to miss a minute of my life. So GREAT attitude!!!}

absolutely Melclarity. Reality is I could step off the curb and got hit by a bus any day, these things happen all the time. Yes, the fact that I have cancer means I am more likely to have it again, and probably means I'm more likely to die of it. But so what? Right now it is very treatable. I have every reason to expect a long healthy life ahead of me even if it does come back. I plan to make the most of every good day,

Thanks Melclarity! Carpe Diem.