I had mine out right after I finished Herceptin. I live 38 miles from my onc. and didn't want to cont. traveling to have it flushed. I think your onc. will look at what stage you are and your risk of reoccurance. I know mine first wanted to leave it in for awhile, but then changed his mind.
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Jackie
Stage II, Grade 2, DX 4-05
EP +, HER2 +++,
1 node+, 1.6cm
46 yrs. old at time of dx.
Completed Chemo 11-05
Completed 1 yr. Herceptin 8-06
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