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Jean · 04-22-2009, 10:43 AM

Kristen,
Your post is very interesting.
First of all I am assuming that you were Stage 1
negative nodes.

I do believe (I could certainly be wrong here) that none of the members has had just herceptin this far out from chemo on our board. If so please respond.

In answer to your question of heart issue. What type of chemo did you receive? The A/C along with herceptin
was an issue. The new procedure is to not combine herceptin with A/C to avoid heart issues.

Of course with any drug there are always the chance of side effects. Are you in good health and do you have any heart health issues?

Most women are doing well on herceptin for years and yes you must and should track and monitor your heart with muga testing, which will show how your heart value is working.

You are currently NED since 05? The first three years are so important and you are NED? I myself was late in getting herceptin (off label about one yr. from dx.) but I never had chemo, so I had chemo/and/herceptin together.

Why is your dr. suggesting herceptin at this time?

Kind Regards,
Jean

04-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	interesting.... Kristen, Your post is very interesting. First of all I am assuming that you were Stage 1 negative nodes. I do believe (I could certainly be wrong here) that none of the members has had just herceptin this far out from chemo on our board. If so please respond. In answer to your question of heart issue. What type of chemo did you receive? The A/C along with herceptin was an issue. The new procedure is to not combine herceptin with A/C to avoid heart issues. Of course with any drug there are always the chance of side effects. Are you in good health and do you have any heart health issues? Most women are doing well on herceptin for years and yes you must and should track and monitor your heart with muga testing, which will show how your heart value is working. You are currently NED since 05? The first three years are so important and you are NED? I myself was late in getting herceptin (off label about one yr. from dx.) but I never had chemo, so I had chemo/and/herceptin together. Why is your dr. suggesting herceptin at this time? Kind Regards, Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006 Last edited by Jean; 04-22-2009 at 10:46 AM..