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primek
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9 years ago

The end of Treatment

Saw the oncologist on the 6th and their decision is that Herceptin in stopped. They feel the risks are too high to continue. They told me about new studies of 6 montly herceptin showing minimal % difference to the 12 months. They had consulted with the head of breast oncology.

So my treatment for bc is over.
I'm  trying to focus on the positive things that have been said to me.
-Your surgery was curative.
-Lymph nodes clear.
-You completed all your chemo
-6 months Herceptin shows minimal difference to 12 months
-There are other options if recurrence.

I have a heavy heart but I will overcome the fear and look forward believing I am cancer free.

Kath x


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  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    9 years ago
    That's fantastic, Kath! No longer a patient, just another person getting on with their lives with all the risks that entails for everybody. That's where we all want to be in the end and you have made it! Marg xx
  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    9 years ago
    Kath, want to encourage you that I had  every chemo changed about due to allergies and reactions only got 6 pacitaxel due to severe neuropathy and shaking....I was scared by it all then they say ok, treatment is over.... But Even after all the hiccups 4 years later Im  NED 
    TRY TO RELAX easier said than done.....

    Allow your body, emotions and spirit to heal from the breast cancer onslaught...
    Hugs and energy
    Alice xxx
  • Molly001's avatar
    Molly001
    Member
    9 years ago
    Lots of positives for you! I'm sure the uncertainty will fade with time. All the best xxoo
  • melclarity's avatar
    melclarity
    Member
    9 years ago
    Kath, the fear is always there but with time it will fade, there are many positives and its daunting knowing all treatment is finished but you are Cancer Free....say it out loud everyday!!! and now you can focus on getting back to enjoying all the things you enjoy and want for you now.. Hugs Melinda xo
  • brightspace's avatar
    brightspace
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi primek stay strong... body and mind need time to restore all the best B