Re: Is Herceptin working and the need for scans
I asked my Onc. about the blood test and it's only used for stage 4 patients for the reason that AussieGirl addressed. Way too many false positives. He said they are telling doctors to NOT do it. So it's sort of just hope for the best at the moment! I worry a little too because my cancer was massive but hopeful.
Best,
-Julie
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Julie
Live in Orange County, CA
Diagnosed with DCIS Oct. 2012
Bilateral Dec. 19, 2012
IDC, ER/PR-, Her2+++, Grade 3
Stage IIIa
15.6 cm
4/14 nodes + macrometastases
First thing each morning, I try on my bathing suit. Then, nothing worse can happen the rest of the day.
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