HER2

Hi there, I am stage 3 and HER2 positive (but also secondary).  I finished chemo in November (6 treatments, 3 weekly) with herceptin/perjata continuing for 12 months.  I haven't started hormone medication (starts after radiation is finished in a couple of weeks).

Compared to the stories I hear from others, I breezed through chemo (probably helped that I have teenage step kids who as typical teenagers are pretty self absorbed and kept me busy).  Not sure what your program is but I have 3 x FEC and 3 x Docetaxel/Herceptin/Perjata.  I found docetaxel easier only because I preferred the bone aches to the nausea feeling.  

To be honest, I thought chemo would be the worst but I am struggling with radiation.  Not sure if it is just my skin or because I have larger breasts and live in the tropics, at a different time of the year it might have been a better experience. 

If you are located in Nth Qld and want to ever catch up for a chat just let me know (I am 43, Townsville based).  

All the best and hope it isn't nearly as bad as you are imagining.

Kari