Chemo Before Sx for Early HER2+ Doesn’t Need Anthracycline

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edited July 2020 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

Have you been diagnosed with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer and will be having chemotherapy before surgery? A study strongly suggests that an anthracycline does not have to be part of the regimen. Read more...

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  • Shar2020
    Shar2020 Member Posts: 234
    edited July 2020

    Thank you, Moderators, for this informative article.

    I have been given two chemo options for early stage two HER2 positive breast cancer. AC-T was strongly recommended over TC because HER2 positive can be aggressive and has a high rate of recurrence. (Whichever option I choose will also include a year of Herceptin.)

    I asked for the rates of efficacy, survival and recurrence for the two options, but the oncologist and resident did not know. This article and additional research will help me make an informed decision.

    Thank you.

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  • Cowgirl13
    Cowgirl13 Member Posts: 1,936
    edited July 2020

    That is good news to hear as the anthracyclines are so hard on the heart also.

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