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Hey Snufi! While my situation was different from yours, I will share my choice of doing chemo and herceptin. I decided that I wanted to do everything "upfront" that I could; so that I might not have to do battle again for a long time.
I wouldn't pass up herceptin without at least 1 or 2 other onc's opinions. It's an easy drug to do and recommended by most. But I also know that we have to make our own choices. Each one is different. Good luck on your decision. ma
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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