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MJo · 04-26-2007, 01:33 PM

I agree with Susie

My boss and I went through BC treatment together. Her tumor was 2cm and she was Her2 pos, node neg. We had the same oncologist -- well respected and part of a practice that is known to be "aggressive" in treating cancer. He strongly urged her to take chemo, radiation and herceptin due to tumor size and Her2 status.

My tumor was .5 cm and Her2 pos, node neg. I also decided to be aggressive. Apparently cells can spread through bloodstream, not just via lymph nodes. I also felt that Her2 cancer was a high risk type and I should do everything possible to make sure it never returns.

I hope your friend is aggressive.

04-26-2007, 01:33 PM	#4
MJo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wilmington, Del. Posts: 1,126	I agree with Susie My boss and I went through BC treatment together. Her tumor was 2cm and she was Her2 pos, node neg. We had the same oncologist -- well respected and part of a practice that is known to be "aggressive" in treating cancer. He strongly urged her to take chemo, radiation and herceptin due to tumor size and Her2 status. My tumor was .5 cm and Her2 pos, node neg. I also decided to be aggressive. Apparently cells can spread through bloodstream, not just via lymph nodes. I also felt that Her2 cancer was a high risk type and I should do everything possible to make sure it never returns. I hope your friend is aggressive. __________________ MJO IDC, Stage I, Grade 2 Oncotype DX Score 32 Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg. Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins 3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4) 4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well) 36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score) 2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara Finished Femara May 2011