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CLTann · 11-09-2005, 06:11 PM

As I got prepared for getting Herceptin (without chemo), my onc at the last minute said that he could not recommend that. There are no data to back up this regimen, with HER2 +++, Pr+,ER+, 1 cm, node free, postmenopause, no spread, grade 1/2, using only herceptin and arimidex. So I will have only arimidex. The chance of no recurrence is about 85%. The Herceptin/chemo will increase this chance to 90%. For the 5% gain, there is a 5% chance of heart problem. I will take other supplements to enhance my chance. In a way, I am glad that I don't need to go through the infusion process. I hope I have made the right decision.

11-09-2005, 06:11 PM	#13
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	As I got prepared for getting Herceptin (without chemo), my onc at the last minute said that he could not recommend that. There are no data to back up this regimen, with HER2 +++, Pr+,ER+, 1 cm, node free, postmenopause, no spread, grade 1/2, using only herceptin and arimidex. So I will have only arimidex. The chance of no recurrence is about 85%. The Herceptin/chemo will increase this chance to 90%. For the 5% gain, there is a 5% chance of heart problem. I will take other supplements to enhance my chance. In a way, I am glad that I don't need to go through the infusion process. I hope I have made the right decision.