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Gerri · 02-21-2011, 07:57 AM

Rebecca,

Surgeons are just that - SURGEONS. You need to get your answers from medical oncologists, preferably breast cancer specialists - if you can get one who is an expert on HER2, all the better.

You are right, this is your LIFE. Take the time you need to seek more than one opinion. Ask questions, and make sure the answers are supported by current research.

Best of luck to you.

02-21-2011, 07:57 AM	#8
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	Re: To treat or not to treat VERY early stage HER2 IDC Rebecca, Surgeons are just that - SURGEONS. You need to get your answers from medical oncologists, preferably breast cancer specialists - if you can get one who is an expert on HER2, all the better. You are right, this is your LIFE. Take the time you need to seek more than one opinion. Ask questions, and make sure the answers are supported by current research. Best of luck to you. __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault