A newly diagnosed family member-- with a few questions

[Natasha]

Hi everyone!

My sister has just been diagnosed with stage II, HER2+. I've been doing a lot of research on this great message board -- thanks for helping us start to deal with this news.

After going for two different opinions-- my sister and her husband have decided to go with an oncologist who has decided to start her with Herceptin and Tykerb for six weeks before starting chemo for another six weeks followed by surgery.

She just started the herceptin intravenously on Thursday and is taking Tykerb orally.

The other doctor (whom she didn't choose) had said that approach wasn't the right way to proceed.

I need to say we are reeling over this diagnosis and don't know wheather this is the right or wrong thing to do. We're feel helpless, lost and confused.

Any input would be really appreciated.

Thanks so much! Prayers to everyone.