Lump smaller after 2 rounds of chemo- do I need 6?

17 rounds of herceptin 

I'd speak to the oncology nurse for advice and ask for a scan xx

Chemo isn’t just about shrinking the tumours it’s about sending the treatment round the body to reduce the chance of it ever coming back. It’s a bit like being told to take a course of tablets then saying “I’m ok now so I won’t finish the course”. I know how crueling chemo is but better to be safe than sorry. Really hope all is well and whatever decision chosen you’re happy with xx

That’s why I asked, thanks. At least it’s shrinking! 

That’s great news that it’s shrinking , even if you cant reduce number of chemo cycles , must give you a mental boost at least  

love L xx

I’ve had 4/6 TCHP and had a scan after my 3rd infusion which showed a overall 50-60% shrinkage from original size of 2.5cm. Plus, my one positive lymph node is now normal in size. It makes you giddy when you finally get some news like this after all we are going through, so I totally understand where your thoughts are. For a brief moment I allowed myself to think “it’s over” I can stop chemo now (the harsher drugs anyway cause I too have 12 H & P to complete), but after talking with my OC and surgeon, I’m slogging on through my last 2/6 to aim for even more shrinkage and “mopping up” so to speak. My surgeon wants to conserve my breast, so the smaller the tumor the better, or complete disappearance is even better!! 

Not at all stupid, we all want it to stop  but unrealistic yes. Having said that any chemo is better than none, some people are so poorly with it they have to stop and they are assured that the chemo they have had was worth it. Mine also showed a dramatic response to chemo, to the extent I couldn’t feel it at all, but after 7 cycles it was still there in the path report after my mastectomy albeit only a few millimetres.  Plus as other have said it’s mopping up any stray cells. As they said to me when I had chemo before the mastectomy, we’re actually treating the cancer we can’t see, the lump and node we know about we can watch. All the best of luck x

PLEASE never be afraid to ask the questions.

It is your body and you have the right to be involved in making deciions.

You ask a question...they answer it...you either feel better or you have more questions.....Never be AFRAID...THIS is YOUR TIME!

Great news, it’s so motivating to feel the change. Chat with your oncologist and they will advise you on the best way forward. Xx 

Take all of the treatments you're offered, we are so lucky to get offered it. Chemo not only deals with the tumor it also deals with any stray cells. Chemo is horrendous well it was for me, but I was grateful for it