Thank you all.

[diamags]

I was diagnosed with Stage II, ER/PR +, HER2-, breast cancer in April of 2013, and had the typical lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. When planning radiation, a met was found in my back and I got my Stage IV diagnosis on October 9, 2013. Very surprised and very, very sad. I changed oncologists and hospitals and am pretty okay today. I have been on the same therapy since my stage IV diagnosis (Faslodex, Xgeva and Arimidex). Currently, there is no progression of disease. I feel very fortunate to respond this well to this therapy.

I find this disease to be very disheartening at times, and hope is my best friend. I would like to thank all my fellow travelers on the journey for sharing their experiences as they give me continued hope.

[Halfpint2]

You have inspired me! My first diagnosis was Jan 2005, partial mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Found it had metasticized to both lungs in Jan. 2016. Only chemo available. Very sad but God has a plan. The chemo nearly killed me but I had to go thru the 20 rounds to get to the stable diagnosis that I'm in now. Doing the journey in Faith and praying to be here to make a difference. We all have a story to share. Thank you for sharing yours.

[daf10]

Nowadays many women diagnosed with stage IV can go on living full and productive lives So glad to hear that you are among them. Thanks for writing and sharing And most especially keep on hoping

[Susan1953]

Thanks for the encouraging posts. I love your pic with your precious dog. I am a recent first diagnosis of breast cancer at Stage IV and it has been a whirlwind the last 2 months. I am on Ibrance and Femora. Life has calmed down and getting back to the "new" normal. I also am ER/PR+, HER2-. I feel good with only side effect being some hot flashes.

Thank you for sharing your story. Our goal is to live for a cure!