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big decisions
Melody: My impression, after 3.5 yrs on the her2+ bandwagon, and extensive research and interaction with other Her2+ folks, is that if you respond to Herceptin you may not re-occur. However, if you do not respond to Herceptin your chances of re-occurring, no matter the stage at initial dx, are quite high. So.....my impression is that lumpectomy vs mastectomy is not the vital question to ask when worrying about survival. It's a cosmetic issue and you choose the one that makes you most comfortable.
Remember, this is only my impression, you might bounce it off your docs if you are interested,
Theresa
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