I would suggest that you take a knowledgable friend with you to your next oncologist appointment.
Where do you live? Perhaps someone from this site would be willing to accompany you.
The HER2/neu gene is a signalling gene that is overexpressed in 20 to 25% of all breast cancers. Until just a short time ago, you would have been told that your prognosis was poor. BUT there have been many advances in treatment within the past year which have greatly increased your chances of survival.
The HER2 gene was first isolated in 1979 and we have the advantage of over 25 years of research which is just starting to bear fruit.
Read the attached article:
US News and World Report
Warmest Regards
Joe