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Hello,
I can't confidently answer how good or safe staying on Herceptin longer than the initial year is, however I am now over 2 years on it and my oncologist here in France seems to feel I should stay on it because I'm a triple positive (HER2+, ER+, PR+) and you need to fight them both equally or one becomes overly strong. So I take Herceptin and Femara (an aromatase inhibitor).
Here in France, which I would think would be similar to Denmark, if you are considered metatastic you can continue to get herceptin as long as your oncologist agrees that you should.
Hopefully others will respond to its efficacy.
Your mother is lucky to have such a caring daughter. Remember that breast cancer is a very popular and well researched disease with new treatments happening all the time.
I hope for your mother's improved health.
sarah
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