Now What?

If you look at the statistics on recurrence following herceptin, I believe it peaks at around 2 years and then falls off dramatically, so your doctor is correct (of course!). I know it is hard to accept that you will not be tested constantly, but the tests will not prevent recurrence (if it happens - and you will most likely not have one) and the detection at 6 months would be sufficient. Of course if you notice anything you should contact your doctor. It is hard to go from constant treatment and monitoring to nothing - a lot of patients feel anxious about it (being on their own) - but it gets easier with time.

oh and I believe recurrence is measured in the herceptin tests from end of treatment, unless someone knows otherwise!

[Terri B]

Brenda, I'm right there with you, girl!

I just finished my last Herceptin yesterday! Woo Hoo!

Now, I'll get back to life as best I know how. Try not to worry about stuff that you have no control over. You did your very best and that's all you could have done!

[Brenda_D]

I was told the 2 years goes from the end of active treatment, and for us that's the end of Herceptin.
Other opinions may vary.