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Nedra,
So was/am I high on cathespin.
I was told at the time that these things were more important if it's invasive but remember the chemo and radiation are given to kill the cancer and hopefully it won't come back.
I'll be interested to know if you learn anything new.
I believe in trying to be as informed as possible and making a list for the oncologist to answer and then going through the list.
Also remember that having invasive HER2+ 20 years ago was deadly but now because of Herceptin and other drugs coming on line, I've read it may be better than being a triple negative so times and drugs change but fight for everything you think you need and to understand anything that worries you and go with a good friend to your first appointments and tests and treatment until you are comfortable.
The positive thing about this disease is that it is so well understood by doctors and has so much research aimed at it because unfortunately so many have it.
Once you start your treatment, you'll get into a routine and you'll feel good knowing you're doing something to fight this horrible disease.
This is a great site with some amazing men and women on it with great knowledge and they'll tell you that you can lick this thing.
all the best,
courage
sarah
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