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Hi,
It certainly can be very confusing. I can't speak to what to do in the case of stage 1 since I was stage 3 and chemo for me was imperative. All I can say is that herceptin has made a substansial difference in treatment and survival for those that have her2. What kind of chemo is the Dr. suggesting? If he is looking at herceptin alone it is very doable. Many would suggest getting a second opinion. I think it depends on how comfortable you are with your onc. You stated that your hormone levels were ok. Does that mean your tumor is hormone negative. Also how agressive is your tumor? You should have a Richardson/ bloom rating of 0 thru 3. All of this information is vital in making such decisions. I hope I didn't just confuse you more. Let us know what you decide. There are many on this site that have a lot of knowledge and will be very helpful
Alice
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