tamoxifen and Her2 - benefit or no benefit?

[CBergman]

Hi everyone..... I'm new to this board. My diagnosis was stage 2a, 1.8cm, grade 3,er,pr+, her2+ at 12/03.
TAC 6 cycles, rads, tamoxifen since 9/04.

My question is, has anyone's oncologist told them tamoxifen isn't beneficial for her2 and put them on something else? Or have you just refused to go on it as a result?
I've been reading alot on the web that it's not as effective for us her2 girls and may even stimulate. YIKES!

When I told my onc about this, she just disregards it as the jury is still out but from what I read, it doesn't sound like it!
I've been on tamoxifen for 2 years and it's reeking havock on my body. really achy joints, weight gain, etc..... hate to think I'm taking it if it's not really doing anything for me. I was diagnosed when herceptin wasn't approved for early stage.
Do you know if you can get herceptin after 3 years out? is it still effective?

thanks everyone, and glad to have found you!

cheers,
Cindy