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Becky · 06-30-2006, 07:01 AM

My onc feels it is worth it to keep going until you are at your 2 yrs from date of diagnosis (the most vulerable period of recurrence). But that's it until there is more data. (So I am doing this - an extra 15 weeks worth - 5 extra every 3 wk treatments)

Becky

PS - I am only Stage 2A with one node minimally involved and that makes a huge difference versus Stage 3 with more nodes. I am also ER+, got my ovaries removed so I could take Arimidex as well. Therefore, I am not sure how much I should fight for a whole extra year of Herceptin (although my heart has stayed good throughout). If there is info or data, I would love to see it too as my onc is thoughtful and logical in his approach to care and would highly consider the data.

06-30-2006, 07:01 AM	#5
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	My onc feels it is worth it to keep going until you are at your 2 yrs from date of diagnosis (the most vulerable period of recurrence). But that's it until there is more data. (So I am doing this - an extra 15 weeks worth - 5 extra every 3 wk treatments) Becky PS - I am only Stage 2A with one node minimally involved and that makes a huge difference versus Stage 3 with more nodes. I am also ER+, got my ovaries removed so I could take Arimidex as well. Therefore, I am not sure how much I should fight for a whole extra year of Herceptin (although my heart has stayed good throughout). If there is info or data, I would love to see it too as my onc is thoughtful and logical in his approach to care and would highly consider the data. Last edited by Becky; 06-30-2006 at 07:05 AM.. Reason: More info - as a PS