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11-28-2005, 05:34 PM

Hi Nancy:

I am Stage 2, Grade 3 tumor. 2.8 cm, lumpectomy, no lymph node involvement, er-pr- and Her2+. have recently completed 6 rounds of chemo, 16 rads and my onc has put me on Herceptin and told me that I can expect to take it from one to two years. I was told to think of Herceptin as 'insurance' against recurrence, and that there is no way of knowing if Herceptin is effective - apart from the fact there is no relapse or recurrence.
Best Wishes,
Joan

11-28-2005, 05:34 PM	#7
JoanM Guest Posts: n/a	Herceptin Hi Nancy: I am Stage 2, Grade 3 tumor. 2.8 cm, lumpectomy, no lymph node involvement, er-pr- and Her2+. have recently completed 6 rounds of chemo, 16 rads and my onc has put me on Herceptin and told me that I can expect to take it from one to two years. I was told to think of Herceptin as 'insurance' against recurrence, and that there is no way of knowing if Herceptin is effective - apart from the fact there is no relapse or recurrence. Best Wishes, Joan