|
Re: To treat or not to treat VERY early stage HER2 IDC
Rebecca
You are very fortunate to have found the BC early. I understand your fears in not getting further treatment. My understanding during the initial discussions were that there is no way to remove all breast tissue , even with a Mastectomy. Some tissue remains behind because you must leave fat and tissue attached to the skin for nourishment. This is especially true if you have reconstruction. The idea is that radiation/chemo will take care of any "stray" cells. It seems to me that you are leaving yourself at risk for reoccurrence having no treatment at all. Herceptin is not a one time treatment as many on this board will share. You may have it again if necessary. Hopefully your onco will offer choices that you feel comfortable with.
Be vigilant and research well, as you will make the right choices for you!
Elizabeth
__________________
Diagnosed: Feb 2010 @ 46 yrs old
Invasive Ductual Carcinoma, left
2/28/10 Bilateral Mastectomy (tissue saving for future reconstruction)
3.2 cm 2/18 +lymph nodes
Stage 2b; E+/P+/Her2 +++
Nottingham score grade 2
Ki67 30%
3/2010 A/C 4 DD/2wks
5/2010 Herceptin/Taxotere 4D/3wks
8/2010 Herceptin until May 2011
Tamoxifin 20mg
9/2010 RAD 34 treatments
Pet scan Aug 2010 clear
Port removed July 2011
Bone scan, chest MRI 12/11 clear
Vaccine trial began Oct 2011
|
Hybrid Mode
