Hi and welcome to the forum nobody wants to join but when you are here you will feel supported.
I’m also HER2+ and the treatment can be quite long, there is a fabulous thread called HER2+ and need some buddies you may want to join.
I was originally told I would have Docetaxel and Carboplatin for my two invasive tumours and no lymph node but due to my own health issues and a family history of heart disease I was given 12 weekly Paclitaxel. I had a 20mm and a 0.9mm tumour so was told this was the best option. It wasn’t easy but it was doable. Chemo is chemo, it attacks the bad and the good cells. Had my biggest tumour been about 25mm I was told we would have had a discussion about going back to the original plan, weighing up the risks and benefits.
Your MDT would have discussed your test results and input it in to the NHS Predict and would have used their knowledge and experience to know what is the best personalised treatment plan for you. Predict has two systems, the newest one uses more up to date information. Please discuss with your team.
If you start chemo in February you may want to join others who are starting in the same month. I found it very supportive.
I’m sorry to hear about your mental health, it not easy at the best of times and having a cancer diagnosis can make it more of a struggle. Let your team know how you are feeling and what information you need. I am the sort of person that needs to know everything and I would look things up on trusted sources such as Breast Cancer Now, MacMillan, Cancer Research UK or listen to Dr Liz O’Riordan on her podcast or YouTube channel. Some doctors like to tell you a bit at a time but I found that frustrating.
You can call the BCN nurses on 0808 800 6000 Mon - Fri 9-1 and Sat 9-1 or call your own breast care nurse.
Take care
