Hello Moonbeams and welcome to Angela (I'm defo going to have to do myself a list to keep track of everyone).
I saw the Oncologist who was very no-nonsense. I didn't get the info on % benefit that I was expecting, she said that there aren't stats for HER2+. I was a bit surprised, but didn't push it, as she was very clearly recommending chemo anyway as I'm Grade 3 and positive lymph nodes. I must say that when I saw it all written out - Chemo, Herceptin, Rads, Tamoxifen, it was a bit daunting.
She wouldn't let me consent then and there, so I'm going back to sign forms first thing tomorrow. I got my bloods done, and they're going to do their best to get me started next week.
As I'm having Herceptin, I've got to have a MUGA test - which I think measures blood flow through the heart. Should be straightforward.
Oh, I'm having FEC-T. Anyone else on that?
I'm so relieved to be getting on with it that it has taken some of the anxiety away.
I also asked about a line or portacath, which she agreed to book in, but its unlikely to happen before my first cycle.
Deborah