Herceptin as monotherapy - no chemo

[kklee]

Hi Laurie, I think you can just listen to your oncologist and follows her instruction. Different Oncologists have different opinions and if you are not comfortable, maybe you can ask for a 2nd opinion. I remember my oncologist says that HERCEPTIN is targeted at HER2. I was at 45 when I was diagnoised with 2 lumps, total 0.9cm, lymph nodes -ve.

During my therapy, not much adverse effect and I was basically living my normal life. Though a little bit tired and minor heart problem.

Wish you well during the therapy. Relax and trust your doctor.

[frankp]

Laurie--you should review the information at www.hertestonline.com and review it with your oncologist. This is about monitoring HER2 treatment with a blood test. Not widely used, but recent journal articles are very convincing. Seeing a fall in your blood levels with Herceptin treatment is medically important and reassuring!