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Jannie · 10-14-2006, 06:12 PM

I am now 3 years out from diagnosis - stage 111, her+++, er-, lymph node involvment. My chemo was FEC and had serious rads. I have never had Herceptin because I didn't make it into any of the trials. Just over a year out of treatment, I had a heart attack and am currently about to have surgery because the rads destroyed the main artery to my arm.
My question is: on my spring visit to the onc I asked him about any testing or scans or anything and his reply was that I didn't need any and he couldn't cure me from this point. I suggested that with my history I would prefer knowing and if there is anything there finding it earlier rather than later would be helpful. Is this normal?

My other question is - does chemo brain go away?

Thank you for any input.

Jannie

10-14-2006, 06:12 PM	#1
Jannie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Questions I am now 3 years out from diagnosis - stage 111, her+++, er-, lymph node involvment. My chemo was FEC and had serious rads. I have never had Herceptin because I didn't make it into any of the trials. Just over a year out of treatment, I had a heart attack and am currently about to have surgery because the rads destroyed the main artery to my arm. My question is: on my spring visit to the onc I asked him about any testing or scans or anything and his reply was that I didn't need any and he couldn't cure me from this point. I suggested that with my history I would prefer knowing and if there is anything there finding it earlier rather than later would be helpful. Is this normal? My other question is - does chemo brain go away? Thank you for any input. Jannie