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My wife was 2cm N0 HER2+++ ER+ PR+. Elected mastectomy (November 2005) w/ 5 nodes dissected (surgeon also offered lumpectomy/radiation as option) and received Carboplatin+Taxotere 3wks x 6 cycles + weekly Herceptin. Finished chemo 2 wks ago and now herceptin every 3wks for remainder of year. Tamoxifen for 5 yrs just starting.
Chose because of possible lower risk of cardiac problems with this chemo/herceptin combo. Her family has significant cardiac hx (mother/father/brother).
Consulted oncologists in central PA and Pittsburgh.
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