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Jean · 06-18-2009, 09:03 PM

Hi Laurel,
I believe it is very important for all new members who come on the board to have all the updated facts. The protocol for early stage has changed. While no one wants to expose themselves to these drugs, often times because a tumor is small many newly dx. feel that offers some added protection. I just thought they should be armed to know that size is not the issue anymore. We hope that the day will soon arrive when we understand the complex biochemical signaling pathways involved and that tumors will be reviewed and treated based on their own genes. We still do not know why some have resistance to herceptin or a test to determine that. Knowledge is power...and at the very least women need to know everything they can so they can make the best treatment choices for themselves.

All Good Wishes,
Jean

06-18-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Hi Laurel, I believe it is very important for all new members who come on the board to have all the updated facts. The protocol for early stage has changed. While no one wants to expose themselves to these drugs, often times because a tumor is small many newly dx. feel that offers some added protection. I just thought they should be armed to know that size is not the issue anymore. We hope that the day will soon arrive when we understand the complex biochemical signaling pathways involved and that tumors will be reviewed and treated based on their own genes. We still do not know why some have resistance to herceptin or a test to determine that. Knowledge is power...and at the very least women need to know everything they can so they can make the best treatment choices for themselves. All Good Wishes, 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; 06-18-2009 at 09:31 PM..