BRCA2+ and HER2+

[JennSmith58]

I am BRCA2 and Her2 positive. I was diagnosed in April with my second breast cancer, and was only tested for BRCA after that diagnosis. I am Stage II.
I participated in a clinical trial with neoadjuvant Herceptin/Perjeta through the beginning of July, followed by 6 rounds of Herceptin/Perjeta/Taxotere/Carboplatin. I will receive my last chemo on Oct. 28, and will continue with Herceptin through April.
My surgery will be the first week of January.
Let me know if there are any questions I can help you with.
Sorry to meet under these circumstances, but survivors are the absolute best for support and information!
DCIS 4/15/2005, Left
ER/PR pos., grade 3
Lumpectomy, 32 rad tx, tamoxifen 5 yrs.
IDC 4/2/2015, Right
ER/PR neg., Her2+++, stage 2
Herceptin/Perjeta clinical trial begun 4/22/15
Herceptin/Perjeta/Taxotere/Carboplatin begun 7/15/15

[exercise_guru]

I am not BRCA2 but I am Palb2 Her2+ ER+/PR+ double breast cancer

my treatment is dictated by the size of the tumor less than 2 cm. I know there is a trials for Her2+ that is you might want to see if you are eligible. I had a bilateral breast cancer and my nodes were negative.


my treatment
age 42
Bilateral BMX
TCH 6 cycles
oophrectomy
Arimidex

If you find out about "Reach for Recovery" and "Force" you can get in contact with other BRCA2 Breast Cancer candidates.