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Stage 1, HER2 positive, chances of recurrence after Herceptin?
Hello ladies,
I'm halfway through my year of Herceptin - due to finish in Feb 2011. I was diagnosed in Jan 2009 with a 1.1 cm tumour, nodes clear, grade 3, ER/PR neg. After my lumpectomy I had 6 rounds of FEC chemo, then radiation and then went on the ALTTO trial where I received Tykerb (Lapatinib) on its own for 3 months. I dropped out as I wasn't happy about being on the trial arm where Herceptin was excluded altogether and went onto the standard Herceptin treatment. But it does mean I've had two different anti-HER2 drugs.
My onc says the first two years after diagnosis and surgery are the critical ones in terms of recurrence and I am 6 months away from my second cancerversary.
I'm confused as to what the risk of recurrence - local or distant - actually is for someone like me.
Does anyone know? I'd be grateful for any info anyone else can offer.
Hugs and healing to you all...
Lucy
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