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Hi Shannon--I was diagnosed 2/04 with 2.5 cm tumor with mastectomy, ER/PR-, HER-2+++, no cancer found in 16 nodes, grade 3 for tumor, and Stage 2a. I only had 4 AC treatments. My onc had just attended 2004 conference and didn't think the benefits of Taxol or taxotere warranted the risks for a node negative patient. Since I was struggling with chemo, I said OK, let's stop. I have had doubts if this was a good decision or not, but it's too late now to go back.
I began Herceptin five months ago and this has helped my anxiety over feeling that I did everything possible to prevent recurrence since I did not do the 4 Taxol/taxotere txs. My onc seems very focused on the node negative aspect and less concerned over HER-2 status, so I'm NOT 100% trusting his assessment.
The main thing is to speak up and help ease your concerns. There doesn't seem to be one size fits all tx, plus new info is changing all the time. This website helps keep us sane.
G.Ann
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