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Welcome,
As Kelly pointed out in the first post, chances are the information your wife has read regarding very poor prognosis is out of date.
This was our introduction into the (terrifying) world of HER 2 + cancer as well, and it was Kelly, and others, who pointed the same thing out then.
Cancer research is fast moving (not as fast as all of us would like, but fast no-less) It is true that with Herceptin being given to "early stage" people, like your wife, there is talk about this type of cancer's prognosis having changed from one of the poorest to one of the most treatable.
It is annoying to research information. You will find WAY TOO MUCH information about cancer that isn't accurate, isn't legitimate or is just simply outdated. So, as was said to you earlier, stay as educated as you can, and check your sources and the sources of those who offer opinions based on medical/scientific grounds.
Believe it or not, chances are far in your wife's favor. She and you can have a little relief in this knowledge, though we know this isn't easy.
Thank you for being here
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---Kevin and Sue---
Dx'd 10/06 IDC grade III/III
Er- pr- HER2 3+
MRM right breast 12/5/06
nodes negative
same day reconstruction started
(implants)
Stage II (2.2 cm tumor)
fairly extensive DCIS
Ct and Bone scans clean
Port placement 12/26/06
AC (4 cycles DD)to begin 1/2/07
Taxol/Taxotere (4 cycles DD)
Herceptin for one year
"There is no distinction between the one who gives, the one who receives, and the gift itself."- Hahn
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