Debbie, you still don't know if it's lung cancer yet, right? Just that the doctor sees some spots on your lungs. Please don't jump to the worst conclusions here without solid information. As I said a couple of days ago, it could be scar tissue, a touch of pneumonia... unless something has changed since you wrote on Wednesday, and you know more? At any rate, if the cancer has spread to your lungs, it's not lung cancer - it's still breast cancer, but in your lungs. So there's treatment for that. Many women with metastatic breast cancer fight it back for years; and the treatment is what you're familiar with: chemo, basically. Long-term herceptin, probably.

It's tough to wait for tests; REALLY tough. But you just have to try to be strong, and get through it. Worry is eviscerating; if you can try to stay positive, occupy yourself with other things, force your mind into other channels - the time will pass. Easy for me to say, I know! And well do I understand the depth of your fear. But - time heals, it really does. You'll get through this challenge, whatever it is. And when you need a little help from your friends, we're right here - so stay in touch. The best of luck to you. PJH