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Barb, the pathology report will have much to do with the treatment plan. But oncologist see treatment so differently... reason for 2nd opinion being so important. I believe that there are a couple of people on the site that have gotten herceptin by itself, but most receive it with chemo. Size of tumor, etc is just so important. From being on the board about 3 years, I have found that looking at prognosis was not so helpful. After wearing out some search tools trying to figure out if I was going to "make it", I decided to stay informed, do my treatment and believe for success. You're a great sister! ma
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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