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lisa36718
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11 years ago

I have stage 4!

I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in December 2013 and recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer metastasized to my liver. I was devastated with this coz i thought it was all over...i had chemotherapy and radiation and I was just on Herceptin. Now I have to go through chemo again. They started me on Kadcyla which is a new drug so I really don't know if its going to work. I often asked myself why this is happening to me....even my Doctors are wondering why it had spread so fast despite all the treatments I had. I'm wondering if they have done the right treatments.....
chemotherapy
depression
emotions
herceptin
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    Barbara_Smith_
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hey Lisa you poor darling, my heart goes out to you. My journey is only just starting, who knows where it will end! A friend recommended a book to me explaining breast cancer treatments and the percentage of difference it makes to your recovery. Breast Cancer Your Treatment Choices by London Oncologist Terry Priestman. I haven't read it as she only told me today but it may have some useful info. Take care, sending love your way, Barbara
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    Barbara_Smith_
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hey Lisa you poor darling, my heart goes out to you. My journey is only just starting, who knows where it will end! A friend recommended a book to me explaining breast cancer treatments and the percentage of difference it makes to your recovery. Breast Cancer Your Treatment Choices by London Oncologist Terry Priestman. I haven't read it as she only told me today but it may have some useful info. Take care, sending love your way, Barbara
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    lisa36718
    Member
    11 years ago
    thank you for your positive comments about the drug.i am really worried that i will lose my hair again... i have been called names when i was wearing a bandana before at work....i have been told as well that i wont be able to find another job because of my cancer..she said no one will accept me....