Want everyone's opinion

[Esther]

Lyn, I think there is a difference in the guidelines for Herceptin depending on whether you are stage 4 or not. Stage 4 considers that Herceptin will be a lifetime maintenance drug essentially, but for stages 1-3, the use of Herceptin to prevent mets spread to another organ does not have such clear cut time frame indications yet.

The thinking previously was one year of Herceptin for prevention of mets, but that may be in debate at this time.

[mamacze]

Hi Michelle!
This is a real cross roads for you. It is so hard to know what is right when protocol is not clear. Often my oncologist asks for my opinion before we proceed with scans or other treatments. You have to feel like you are doing everything you can to help yourself. Above all else you must have no regrets or "what-ifs"...so if you need that extra year for peace of mind; I say go for it. You know, if I were you, I may even call the Seattle docs for their opinion; before you make a final decision.
You are an angel and you know we all are with you.
Love Kim from CT