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06-13-2005, 07:14 AM

I know this topic has been discussed at great length, but I think it is so important to so many of us. I was diagnosed 9/03, bi-lateral mastectomy, 4 nodes +, Her2+++, CAF chemo (6 months), 7 weeks radiation, Walter Reed vaccine trial. I am NED.

I asked my onc. last week about Herceptin and she said that there is no evidence that it helps more than 6 months out from chemo, and in fact could hurt. I plan to get more opinions, but I am wondering what you are all hearing as you consult your oncs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

06-13-2005, 07:14 AM	#1
_Cynthia_ Guest Posts: n/a	I know this topic has been discussed at great length, but I think it is so important to so many of us. I was diagnosed 9/03, bi-lateral mastectomy, 4 nodes +, Her2+++, CAF chemo (6 months), 7 weeks radiation, Walter Reed vaccine trial. I am NED. I asked my onc. last week about Herceptin and she said that there is no evidence that it helps more than 6 months out from chemo, and in fact could hurt. I plan to get more opinions, but I am wondering what you are all hearing as you consult your oncs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.