[MJo]

I was T1b -- 55mm or 1/2 centimeter. That was six years ago when Herceptin was just coming out of clinical trials. I had an aggressive oncologist, plus I wanted to hit the cancer hard. Now, six years later, it sounds like the medical community is moderating a bit. I know that adriamycin -- the Red Devil -- isn't routinely used any more. Maybe with your tiny tumor you can avoid chemo, but I agree with the other women here that you need to get a second opinion about Herceptin. I think er I remember a quote from Dr. Slamon, who discovered Herceptin, that every women with Her2 cancer should get Herceptin. One of the members here- Jean - got Herceptin one year after diagnosis, I think.