Re: New protocol when NED: no tumor markers
Thank you everyone with the information you have posted. Over the years since my treatment has been over, i have tried to keep a bit up to date with current treatments. My research and knowledge has not been half as good as some of the very smart and experienced members of our site. What was the cute name we called these bright people? Motor heads? Brainiacs? The tumor markers I used to have was the CA 15-3. You have answered my question and I get it. The test is most helpful at the beginning of the BC journey. A test that is not necessary or overly reliable at this point.Once again my Her2 friends have helped me out. You are all awesome!
Hugs and thanks!
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Catherine
Found my own lump in the shower
April 2006 at the age of 58
Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm
Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks
Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06
33 rads after the surgery
1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07
15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021
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