Good morning,
I am due to start chemotherapy for HER2 positive cancer treatment. I have had a mastectomy on 11.11.2020. The first sentinel node was found to be cancerous after the operation and then the tumour was found to be HER2 positive 3 weeks later (the test had not been done straightaway). From being told that I would not need any further treatment after the mastectomy, I was told that I would need radiotherapy and then finally, chemotherapy for a number of months before radiotherapy. A lot to take in.
I would like to communicate with members of this forum who have had treatment for HER2 positive cancer. Theoretically, my body should be free of cancer after the mastectomy and the removal of the cancerous node but because the cancer was aggressive, I am recommended chemotherapy with antibodies first and then radiotherapy to "ensure" that it does not come back although I understand that there is no such guarantee.
I must say that I have been terrified at the idea of having chemotherapy because of its possible side-effects and I would appreciate any information, experiences and advice from members who have had this experience.
With many thanks in advance,
Shanty
