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LindaBL, your situation and timeline is similiar to mine. I was diagnosed Oct 02, grade 3, 4.5 cm tumor, er+ pr-, 1 positive node, Her 2 positive, mastectomy. CEF chemo 6 times, once every 3 weeks. Also taking Arimidex.
This past spring my onc agreed to Herceptin and I started in May. Just had treatment # 12 today (weekly). It is going pretty well. My MUGA was 50-52 so that has me somewhat concerned that I may have to stop early. My side effects have not been too troublesome. Runny nose and sometimes a funny feeling in my chest on the day of treatment. Feel kind of hot and a little strange.
The most difficult decision will be whether or not to add Taxol. My onc said I could, the decision is mine to make. Wish I knew if any other "late starters" will be including Taxol with the Herceptin.
I have not been able to visit this site for about a month, (busy), so I will do some reading to see if that may have been discussed.
Barb
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