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07-19-2007, 07:01 PM

Annie--Although HER2+ has worse prognosis than non-HER2, ER+, other factors come into play as well. I was telling my oncologist on Tuesday one of the sad stories, and he came back and told me three positive ones for every sad one of mine. I gave up and he won! Actually, on Adjuvant, which most doctors use, my risk of dying of my cancer in ten years is 4%, and my risk of dying of something else is 12%.

So, honestly, just because you're HER2+ does not mean you'll have a recurrence. Most women don't.

And just think of Christine's story when you get depressed. I do!

07-19-2007, 07:01 PM	#3
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Annie--Although HER2+ has worse prognosis than non-HER2, ER+, other factors come into play as well. I was telling my oncologist on Tuesday one of the sad stories, and he came back and told me three positive ones for every sad one of mine. I gave up and he won! Actually, on Adjuvant, which most doctors use, my risk of dying of my cancer in ten years is 4%, and my risk of dying of something else is 12%. So, honestly, just because you're HER2+ does not mean you'll have a recurrence. Most women don't. And just think of Christine's story when you get depressed. I do!