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GalMcB
6 years agoMember
Perjeta for early stage HER2+
Hi there, I'm 35 and recently started neoadjuvant chemotherapy for early stage HER2+ breast cancer (spread to lymph nodes). My oncologist has mentioned that there is an additional drug called Pe...
PV123
6 years agoMember
Hi @GalMcB
i was also diagnosed with early breast cancer which is her2+. The only difference is that I did not have any lymph node involvement. I am on herceptin for a year, the oncologist has not suggested perjeta for me so I am unsure of the pros and cons. Is there any reason that the Onco wants you to have perjeta with herceptin?
i was also diagnosed with early breast cancer which is her2+. The only difference is that I did not have any lymph node involvement. I am on herceptin for a year, the oncologist has not suggested perjeta for me so I am unsure of the pros and cons. Is there any reason that the Onco wants you to have perjeta with herceptin?