HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - how large does your tumor need to be to have herceptin?

AlaskaAngel · 01-21-2006, 12:46 AM

You're not the only one who wonders how this guessing game is supposed to be played. For starters, get a copy of your pathology report and take a look at the current national breast cancer guidelines, which were posted by Rhonda:

NCCN Practical Guidelines in Oncology= V 2.2006
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/p.../PDF/breast.pdf

Also, ask your onc to go over your risk using the online Adjuvant! website if she hasn't already done that with you as it can provide you with a rough idea.

Hopefully those with tumors under 1 cm or your age may also respond to you here. If you can add more info about your hormone receptors or your tumor grade that might help.

AlaskaAngel

01-21-2006, 12:46 AM	#2
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	You're not the only one who wonders how this guessing game is supposed to be played. For starters, get a copy of your pathology report and take a look at the current national breast cancer guidelines, which were posted by Rhonda: NCCN Practical Guidelines in Oncology= V 2.2006 http://www.nccn.org/professionals/p.../PDF/breast.pdf Also, ask your onc to go over your risk using the online Adjuvant! website if she hasn't already done that with you as it can provide you with a rough idea. Hopefully those with tumors under 1 cm or your age may also respond to you here. If you can add more info about your hormone receptors or your tumor grade that might help. AlaskaAngel