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12-21-2003, 04:55 AM

Diagnosed at stage 3b, 6cm tumor in breast & largely-matted lymph nodes, PR-, ER+, her2 3+.

At post-chemo surgery, tumor all gone and 17/18 nodes removed tested positive.

For chemo, I started on 4x A/C, then Taxol & Herceptin combo 12x weekly. Continuing on weekly herceptin up to 1 year, as long as heart can handle.

Would you say this combo was successful in my case? Good question!! (Doctors were really surprised that my tumor totally disappeared)

Appreciate ANY reply, thanks! And happy holidays to everyone! :-)

12-21-2003, 04:55 AM	#5
JoJo Guest Posts: n/a	Diagnosed at stage 3b, 6cm tumor in breast & largely-matted lymph nodes, PR-, ER+, her2 3+. At post-chemo surgery, tumor all gone and 17/18 nodes removed tested positive. For chemo, I started on 4x A/C, then Taxol & Herceptin combo 12x weekly. Continuing on weekly herceptin up to 1 year, as long as heart can handle. Would you say this combo was successful in my case? Good question!! (Doctors were really surprised that my tumor totally disappeared) Appreciate ANY reply, thanks! And happy holidays to everyone! :-)