Re:Hi, I'm new and scared FAO

February 4, 2007

Hi , Here's Hope and a Hug from Minnesota. I just completed 8 months of

treatment for Grade 3 (poorly differentiated ... IDC), Stage IIIa (based on size

of tumor and lymph node involvement.

It was a long 8 months, but I was blessed with relative few, and relatively mild

side effects from surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. I just had my 1st

3-month medical oncology appointment Friday and so far NED (no evidence of

disease). There continue to be a few little twists and turns in my journey, but

in the main I am feeling GREAT. I get fatigued in the afternoon more than

before, but hey, I will be 59 in April. I also am a little more creaky this

winter than last, but that could be age and the fact that it wouldn't hurt me to

lose many, many pounds. ... I'm not going to put in print how many.

, I'm sending you a big {HUG} from Minnesota and a reminder to BREATHE.

You WILL get through this; stay strong and remember that your bc sisters are

here for you.

SharonK in COLD Minnesota

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