I’ve just been reading some older posts about herceptin and am now completely confused! I’m just coming to the end of my chemo and due to start radiotherapy and hormone treatment. My oncologist said last time that we will discuss these next Monday but wanted to be prepared so was really just looking for side effects etc.
After my surgery I was told quite clearly that my HER2 -ve status meant that I could be treated with herceptin, but after reading other posts it seems that herceptin is most successful in treating HER2 +ve
I really don’t understand but would be so grateful if someone could enlighten me. Really don’t want to go through all that IV treatment if it won’t make a difference to my chances and not sure why I seem to have been given the wrong information.
Love and thoughts,
kate x
Hi Kate
i have just had my 4th chemo (taxotere) after 3 fec and will soon be starting herceptin as I am her2 posiitive. I understand it is only for people who are her2 positive.
Sorry such a short response but in pain at the mo.
Hi Kate - absolutely my understanding too - only for her2 positive. i’m negative and know there’s no herceptin as a result.
Lynn x
Thanks both, can’t understand why I was told otherwise but same surgeon told me I wouldn’t need chemo! Will have to wait and see what oncologist has to offer on Monday.
Thanks again for your help , I’m at least prepared now!
xx
Hi Kate
Here’s the link to the herceptin publication which you may find helpful:
breastcancercare.org.uk/upload/pdf/herceptin_-_dec_08.pdf
I hope this helps, if you wish to talk things through please feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, it’s open weekdays 9-5 and Sat 9-2.
Best wishes
Lucy