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mts · 08-04-2006, 05:50 AM

Chellee,

Remember that the studies stating higher recurrences after waiting 8 weeks were done without the benefit of Herceptin... So, I would certainly consider that component.
I had two lumpectomies (and two healing periods) and chemo before I received my rads. Come to think of it, I received my rads nearly 7 months AFTER my first lumpectomy. There was chemo during that period -and that stuff lingers in you for a long time. I got my Herceptin after my Rads.
From what I was told, the portion of the lung that is damaged by the radiation is usually a pretty small sliver. My onc said that the remaining healthy lung "compensates" for the loss of the sliver...

I hope it all works out for you- I really believe that peace of mind is key to getting better.

Please let us know what your results are.

Maria (MTS)

08-04-2006, 05:50 AM	#4
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	Chellee, Remember that the studies stating higher recurrences after waiting 8 weeks were done without the benefit of Herceptin... So, I would certainly consider that component. I had two lumpectomies (and two healing periods) and chemo before I received my rads. Come to think of it, I received my rads nearly 7 months AFTER my first lumpectomy. There was chemo during that period -and that stuff lingers in you for a long time. I got my Herceptin after my Rads. From what I was told, the portion of the lung that is damaged by the radiation is usually a pretty small sliver. My onc said that the remaining healthy lung "compensates" for the loss of the sliver... I hope it all works out for you- I really believe that peace of mind is key to getting better. Please let us know what your results are. Maria (MTS)