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We are all so totally different! Our tumors are different, how we respond to the drugs is different, how we feel about treatment options is different. And I so hope that they are learning from all our differences and adjusting for the "new kids"!
I did what at the time seemed like lots of chemo. If I could do it again, I think I might try one more cycle. As I read the signatures of everyone, I am so amazed at how differently we are treated. I know that they are still learning and a few years from now they will know so much more! I guess I'd just rather do a whole lot on the front end, in hopes of not having to do more later!
I'd stay on herceptin forever if they would let me. I just believe with all my heart that it is not only holding off recurrence, but impacting other things in me as well. I feel like the "old me" of 7 or 8 years ago. I'm still 62, but it's like I'm back incharge of my body again.
For however long it lasts, I am soooooo grateful!
Good luck on your decision! None of this is easy! We're still forging new paths! And please keep us up with your progress!
ma
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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