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I am newly diagnosed and waiting to see my Oncologist in Robina next Thursday to discuss surgery and treatment options. I have been diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma - grade 1. I have receive...
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As Tonya said they do extensive tests to find out exactly what needs to be done to help you.
Her2+ tumours are generally more agressive and more likely to recur so even if it is a little one you will most likely have chemotherapy. They have an overexporession of a protein - human epidermal growth factor - which little cancers love. Herceptin is given with the chemo and continues for a full year to put markers in your cells which react to the overexpression and suppress the cells from multiplying. Hormone positive tumours will be treated with endocrine therapy, brings on menopuase if you haven't had it already.
I found it to be more helpful once I had all those things over and explained - I knew what we were fighting and how. And you can then read up on the new developments in treatment with a bit of knowledge. Be sure to ask questions on anything you are not sure of, most docs will explain if you want them to.
good luck
magicmum