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New 2nd HER2 + tumor
Hi. I got diagnosed with a new invasive ductal carcinoma tumor on 6/21/10, also HER2 + but barely (5%) + for estrogen and negative for progesterone this time. Same breast. My first cancer was also HER2 +, but was strongly ER positive (diag. 5/12/05).
Mastectomy & reconstruction with SIEA or DIEP flap, with another sentinel node biopsy, are planned for early Sept. My oncologist is saying I should have more chemo (taxitere) and herceptin (or herceptin & tykerb) only if the tumor is 5 mm or larger or if I have a positive lymph node.
Anyone have similar experiences or info. to share?
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DancerDonna
stage IIA, L. breast 1.6 cm ductal carcinoma, E+, Pr+, HER2+, 5/12/05; lumpectomy, chemo: adriamycin & cytoxin 4 x 3 wk., taxol 12 x 1 wk., herceptin 1 yr., rads, arimadex started 2/06 & still taking; sentinel node biopsy: 1st node had 1.5 cm tumor broken out of encapsulation & 2nd had microscopic cells, 3rd was clear. Lymphedema in L. arm & hand 6/06 caused by breast infection caused by breast leaking seroma thru nipple.
New ductal carcinoma tumor 6/21/10 in l. breast again with insitu. Size of tumor estimated at 1 mm from biopsy on 6/21 & breast MRI on 6/25. HER2+ again but only 5% E+ & Pr-. Mastectomy & SIEA or DIEP flap procedure with another sentinel node biopsy planned for early Sept.
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