2nd year of Herceptin?

[Julie2]

Hi all,

This question came up before several times. But I just want to get any fresh ideas about getting Herceptin for the second year. My one year of Herceptin is going to end soon. I was diagnosed with stage 3c with 4.5 cm tumor 4 auxillay and supraclavicular nodes positive. I am in great dilemma as to proceed with second year or not for various concerns like heart problem or developing resistance to Herceptin or cancer finding someother pathways to grow ...
I value your opinions very much. Please provide me some thoughts.

Julie

[lisahammo]

Hi Julie

My personal opinion is that if you have access to Herceptin, use it. Are you having your heart monitored regularly? You could take CoQ10 to help protect your heart. I have been on Herceptin for 18 months with no problems, however the cancer has just become active again. I wonder if it may have become active quicker if I hadn't been on Herceptin.

Good luck.

Love Lisa