Just starting !

Thank you. I have heard that I might not be able to cuddle my new grandbaby while going through chemo or be around her. Is this correct? 

Hi Adrienne , early congrats on your new grandchild. My grandchildren four boys, are my sunshine in my life. I also have a hubbie who is my rock. So lucky. Best of luck in the following months. Hugs.xx

Hi Adrienne,

Scary times indeed!! Also bewildering, confusing and totally numbing!!

You have done yourself a huge favour in joining this site as the ladies here are such a fantastic knowledge base, support team and cheer squad!!! If there are terms you do not understand or have forgotten to ask about (sometimes your appointment time flys past and you realise you haven't gotten any of the answers that you started out seeking) , the ladies here will endeavour to assist you.

Just take time to breathe and remember that this is all for a fantastic purpose - your health and well being!

Wishing you all the best on your journey. Take care Xx Cath

Good idea. I am in nursing and most of it was gobbledygook to me. Basically similar to a her2 cancer just slightly different protein and targeted therapy. Keep writing down questions you want answered before the appointment. ..it helps. Kath x

Thanks for doing that research for me but I think it might be all a bit much to take in yet. I will ask the questions again when I see my surgeon when he does his thing. I will have a 3-4 week gap before starting my chemo so can ask all those questions then I think. 

Just now I am trying to still get my head around it all :)

Ok I will do. I have a friend who is a nurse so I will ask her .

Thanks AFraser

Im lucky that I have a very supportive hubby and I think I will buy a small book and start writing down questions and thoughts. 

thanks again :)

I just did more research and there definately is a Her3 and even a Her4 breast cancer...most sites don't  discuss it. Looks like there is a targeted therapy just for this too...but diff from herceptin I believe. You'll  have to educate us on it once you know more.

I found a professional paper on it...but it is hard reading.

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cherp/2012/817304/

Kath ??

Public hospitals usually have a breast care nurse anyway...not mcgrath nurses. So do check the clinic where you saw your Dr.

Do uou have a vopy of your pathology. If not it msy be goodcto get it. I have my biopsy and finsl one which shoeed a different grade. I don't  think there is a her3 breast cancer. But thought it might be her2 grade 3. It's  a lot to take in at the beginning.