How fast can grade 3, Her2+ cancer spread?

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mye
mye Member Posts: 130
edited April 2015 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

hi, I am thinking of joining the TDM1 clincal trial, but it would mean having to wait up to 3 weeks to start treatment. Since I have a very aggressive form of BC, I am worried that it might spread in the mean time. Has any body else had this dilemma, and any info out there about how fast this cancer can spread within a few weeks? Thanks! I am very glad to have found this forum.

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  • ElaineTherese
    ElaineTherese Member Posts: 3,328
    edited April 2015

    Hi!

    I was diagnosed with Grade 3, Her2+ cancer, and I didn't start getting treatment (neoadjuvant chemo) until three weeks later. I don't think it made a difference. During those weeks, I got my port installed, I got a PET scan, and I got a MUGA test to check my heart health. I also went on a family vacation that had been planned months in advance. In any case, by the end of chemo, the MRI and PET scan showed no sign of active cancer.

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  • mye
    mye Member Posts: 130
    edited April 2015

    Hi Elaine,

    Thanks so much for your response. I also asked my BS today. She said she didn't think 3 weeks would make a difference. She did mention that one might see a change in 6 weeks however.

    Good luck and good health!


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015


    Mye- have you made your decision yet?

    I am also faced with the decision of the TDM1 trial. I am meeting with my MO tomorrow morning to discuss the details. Waiting much longer will impact my decision. My surgery was 2 weeks ago and I am hoping to start treatment as soon as I can and would not want enrollment in a trial to delay that. There is a very helpful TDM1 group here that has provided me with so much information.

    Wishing you all the best!

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