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Petesmom · 01-21-2006, 06:15 AM

Hi,

I too had a 7mm IDC, ER+ HER+++ , Grade 2(this was a recurrence) with no lymph node or vascular involvement. The first time my tumor specifics were the same as this last one except I was not HER+++. I had lumpectomy followed by rads and 5 years of Toremefine (was premenopausal). I had a mastectomy this time around and my onc said no to both chemo and Herceptin due to the risks of the treatments outweighing the benefits. He put me on Tamoxifen for a couple of months before I opted for removal of my ovaries (I am 52 and was premenopausal still) so that I could take Arimidex. This is a really tough call and for me I guess time will tell if we made the right decision. I feel comfortable with what I have chosen to do and that is basically what you have to decide with your oncologist. Keep us posted. You have certainly come to a great forum for support and info.

Blessings.

Petesmom

01-21-2006, 06:15 AM	#3
Petesmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 49	Hi, I too had a 7mm IDC, ER+ HER+++ , Grade 2(this was a recurrence) with no lymph node or vascular involvement. The first time my tumor specifics were the same as this last one except I was not HER+++. I had lumpectomy followed by rads and 5 years of Toremefine (was premenopausal). I had a mastectomy this time around and my onc said no to both chemo and Herceptin due to the risks of the treatments outweighing the benefits. He put me on Tamoxifen for a couple of months before I opted for removal of my ovaries (I am 52 and was premenopausal still) so that I could take Arimidex. This is a really tough call and for me I guess time will tell if we made the right decision. I feel comfortable with what I have chosen to do and that is basically what you have to decide with your oncologist. Keep us posted. You have certainly come to a great forum for support and info. Blessings. Petesmom