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barbaralea · 12-23-2005, 10:28 PM

I was given the oncotype dx. I am stage 1 node negative and HER-2 positive. It has been recommended that I begin Herceptin. Does anyone know much about the side effects. I am a little worried about doing this. I have already done chemo and radiation and am on Arimidex. I hopt it is not overkill.

12-23-2005, 10:28 PM	#6
barbaralea Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Oncotype DX I was given the oncotype dx. I am stage 1 node negative and HER-2 positive. It has been recommended that I begin Herceptin. Does anyone know much about the side effects. I am a little worried about doing this. I have already done chemo and radiation and am on Arimidex. I hopt it is not overkill.