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Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 16 3:49pm | Replies (59)
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Thanks so much. It gives me alot to discuss with my oncologist. All the replies have helped me so much to better understand what I am in for. I am now leaning toward having the chemo & the Her2 inhibitor to better my chance for no recurrance.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Apr 13 11:23am

I am glad you are planning for chemo. I am really glad you found Mayo connect! Aren’t these girls all pretty great. I had a similar diagnosis as you but not the same chemo protocol since herceptin was not approved for frontline use yet. I took a 3 drug regimen for 6 treatments. Being very young, in my 30’s I wanted to reduce my risk as much as possible.
While it certainly was not easy, it was worth it! Today the regimens are a little easier to tolerate and more targeted. The side effects controls are better than ever. I would do it again if it meant I could have another 20 years like the 20 I have had since then.
I know this is a long term perspective, but isn’t that what we are all hoping for.
Do you have a start date for chemo yet?

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