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Who else is HER2 positive?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 15 12:39pm | Replies (46)

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I was diagnosed with HER 2 in June of 2021, stage 2. I was treated with Pacitaxol and Herceptin and Perjeta for 12 weeks followed by a mastectomy and 19 radiation sessions. Because there was a small amount of cancer left in the removed breast tissue, I had 14 infusions of Kadcyla (every 3 weeks). I'm finished with treatment, my port is out and C T scan showed no cancer present. I know that my positive attitude and support from friends and family got me through the dark times. I tried to laugh every day even through the treatments. I was able to continue eating well (extra protein) and walk. Walking was my mental therapy. I have met many wonderful strong women in my support group. We can do this!

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Thank you! Your journey seems similar to mine with same treatment. I wish you and all to continue be cancer free. I had positive lymph nodes left when they removed them thus will be doing 14 cycles of TDM1. I meet with radiation dr next week to go over treatment plan.

Would you mind sharing whether you had reconstructive surgery and if so, the type? Due to radiation, I had to do delayed reconstructive. I opted to have expanders in to be able to have nipple sparring mastectomy. I’m starting now to regret my decision as I’m scared if there was any breast tissues left due to the skin and nipple sparring.