After reading these posts I was wondering about herceptin given with or without chemo. Initially I started with 4 dose dense A/C treatments. Then came 4 dose dense taxol treatments along with herceptin. The herceptin was given every 3 weeks. I received the herceptin every 3 weeks and continued it for 1 year. The taxol ended Nov. 30 2005 and the herceptin ended Oct. 2006. Also, I received herceptin while I went through radiation from the end of Dec. to beginning of Feb. Is that what is recommended? I notice many receive herceptin after chemo is finished and wondered why? is that what is recommended? If someone could explain that to me, I'd appreciate it.
Mary Jo
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Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06
17 Years NED
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