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Joannie · 09-15-2006, 04:39 AM

Stephanie:
I just hit my three year mark as NED. I had a 3.3 cm tumor, which was removed via mastectomy in April 2003. Finished chemo (AC/Taxol) in August 2003, dose dense. I just missed the "boat" with Herceptin. I knew it was the ticket when I started chemo, but I was told I wasn't eligible. I have battled myself constantly about taking late herceptin. I ended up getting 4 opinions. Only 1 recommended it. I just couldn't decide, so to date, I have not taken the Herceptin. I guess at this point, I have put it to bed. I worried about it every day for 3 years that I didn't get it. I wish there was a clear cut answer on it, but it doesn't seem there will be for the small group of us in this situation. At any rate, I'm doing well and I wish the same for you! Glad to see your post and welcome to the board.
Joannie

09-15-2006, 04:39 AM	#14
Joannie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio Posts: 67	herceptin Stephanie: I just hit my three year mark as NED. I had a 3.3 cm tumor, which was removed via mastectomy in April 2003. Finished chemo (AC/Taxol) in August 2003, dose dense. I just missed the "boat" with Herceptin. I knew it was the ticket when I started chemo, but I was told I wasn't eligible. I have battled myself constantly about taking late herceptin. I ended up getting 4 opinions. Only 1 recommended it. I just couldn't decide, so to date, I have not taken the Herceptin. I guess at this point, I have put it to bed. I worried about it every day for 3 years that I didn't get it. I wish there was a clear cut answer on it, but it doesn't seem there will be for the small group of us in this situation. At any rate, I'm doing well and I wish the same for you! Glad to see your post and welcome to the board. Joannie