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Re: Are blood tests really that important in follow up care?
What I believe is that you need to be your own best advocate in this process and choosing the right oncologist for you should be a personal decision of yours, not another physician. I doubt seriously that he would drop you as a patient because you change oncologists. Is this your primary care physician? I do know there are some great oncologists out there and I hope you are able to connect with someone who provides the kind of support and interaction you need as well as the care you desire. Wish I could be more help.
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Diagnosed June, 2006 HER2+++, ER- PR-, Grade 3, Stage IIB. Modified radical mastectomy, radiation, chemo, Herceptin, Tykerb 1 year. [*]In remission until 2/2010. Small tumor detected on chest wall during routine scan. 2/2010 surgery to remove tumor, started Herceptin/Tykerb, follow up radiation. [*]12/26/2010 - Off Tykerb due to allergic reaction[*]12/16/2014 - Have continued on Herception for almost 5 years now and remain NED. Discussion with onc re adding Perjeta to the Herceptin as another way of preventing recurrence. Still in discussion phase. 12/26/14 Onc applying for approval for Perjeta.
Perjeta approved and I received one infusion. It had an immediate impact to my lungs and I experienced difficulty breathing so.....I'm going to be sticking with just Herceptin. Still looking for a good vaccine program to enroll in.
Debbie K
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