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Sheryl · 01-16-2006, 07:14 AM

Hi! We have similar stats on tumor size.etc but I was diagnosed in Sept.'03 & finished chemo of AC & Taxotere in Apr.'04 & radiation finished July '04. Now my oncologists wants me to start Herceptin for a year. I am still concerned about side effects & the fact that I have been out from chemo 20 months. I am not sure the Herceptin will even work on its own & have had oncologists express doubts as well. I am now 64 & supposedly will take a wait & see approach till more research on Herceptin's long range results are reviewed.

01-16-2006, 07:14 AM	#3
Sheryl Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Herceptin Hi! We have similar stats on tumor size.etc but I was diagnosed in Sept.'03 & finished chemo of AC & Taxotere in Apr.'04 & radiation finished July '04. Now my oncologists wants me to start Herceptin for a year. I am still concerned about side effects & the fact that I have been out from chemo 20 months. I am not sure the Herceptin will even work on its own & have had oncologists express doubts as well. I am now 64 & supposedly will take a wait & see approach till more research on Herceptin's long range results are reviewed.