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sassy · 04-23-2006, 01:04 AM

Hey Tricia,

I also had same dx and treatment. Triple positive has more treatment options than negative bc's. Has your onc discussed taking and aromatace inhibitor now that you are finished with rads? Being her2+, AI's work better than tamoxifen, but should only be used if you are post=menopausal. I have taken Lupron shots to keep me menopausal and started arimidex immediately after rads.

Treatment with herceptin has significantly changed the prognosis for early stage her2+ and seems you are on track with aggressive treatment.

Sassy
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HelenH

04-23-2006, 01:04 AM	#5
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	Hey Tricia, I also had same dx and treatment. Triple positive has more treatment options than negative bc's. Has your onc discussed taking and aromatace inhibitor now that you are finished with rads? Being her2+, AI's work better than tamoxifen, but should only be used if you are post=menopausal. I have taken Lupron shots to keep me menopausal and started arimidex immediately after rads. Treatment with herceptin has significantly changed the prognosis for early stage her2+ and seems you are on track with aggressive treatment. Sassy ________ HelenH Last edited by sassy; 08-22-2011 at 08:45 AM..