Re: To treat or not to treat VERY early stage HER2 IDC
At the risk of being the only minority opinion giver, I just want to share my own situation with you. About 5 years ago, I was in the same situation as you are now. I decided not to get chemo,nor radiation. I opted for Arimidex, later switched to Femera. Everything is going well for me. I am still on Femara, having talked my onc into changing his view on post 5 year decision making process. I always felt that throwing all big guns at the possible residual cancer cells is also a risk. This decision is for each of us to make. I certainly hope you make the right decision. Good luck!
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Ann
Stage 1 dx Sept 05
ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3
Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement
Mastec Sept 05
Annual scans all negative, Oct 06
Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month
Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped
Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark
Feb 08 continue doing well.
Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.
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