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I didn't receive chemo or herceptin. Was diagnosed in June 2004 with an 8mm ER+ PR- Grade 2 node negative tumour. I had a lumpectomy and 35 rads. Took tamoxifin for 2 years and arimidex for one. I have zometa infusions bi annually for osteoporosis.
It is still the protocol in Australia to not give herceptin to anyone with a tumour smaller than 1cm. Chemo is an option however and recommended by most oncologists if her2+. I was not tested for her2 at the time of my surgery but at my request 2 years later. However, I am not sure that I would have chosen the chemo option as I also have MS and think it would have compromised my immune system even more!
I am coming up to the 5 year mark and am doing well.
Regards,
Emily
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