[Jean]

Hi Doug,
Just to tag onto additional information on DCIS -
There is not enough research and study on DCIS and there are different
types of DCIS...therefore, you MUST be diligent in your care.
I had a very early DCIS which did become invasive (very tiney MM size)
there is much debate over treatment in early breast cancer. For the most part keep in mind that onc. are not sure themselves with just how or what to treat early stagers with. Now when you throw HER2 into the mix that changes the profile of a breast cancer dx.

There is a link on our site for DCIS..that you should read with NEW information that Lani posted..Prior to seeing your onc. I would have
many questions prepared regarding the fact that your DCIS is HER2.

Dr. Slamon the father of herceptin believes all who have HER2 should
have herceptin. Thankfully your DCIS did not show any invasive portion.
But I would not dismiss this DCIS ...since it is HER 2. I doubt that an onc would treat you with chemo since your DCIS is not invasive. The hormonal treatment is the normal course of treatment.

I will find the link on our site and post it for you reveiw.

Doug, continue to seek and ask questions as this is new territory (DCIS)
and many of us believe unchartered and lacking much needed research.

Please stay in touch and let us know how your onc. visit goes.
Wishing you all the best!
Hugs,
Jean