Revisiting pCR, partial response, and prognosis

[ConcernedStu]

Hi Amy, my loved one's response to chemo was almost the exact same as yours, what a coincidence! I like you was crushed, but it is a very good response. AC chemo alone is not as effective in her2+ and it is viewed by more as the tougher chemo. In my loved one's case, she got strong radiation and the year of herceptin, as well as tamox because of hr+. No more chemo.


I would definitely seek a second opinion, you will drive yourself crazy thinking of what ifs.


Re: worrying about the lack of complete response. Only 40-60% (based on the studies I've read) have a pcr with perjeta, so people with a non full response is a substantial group, you are not alone. Hope this helps.