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We like to think doctors are all of one mind when it comes to something as serious as cancer treatment. But as Dr. Knopf points out, it's somewhat akin to the current economic crisis: poll all the economists, and no one can say for sure what the cure is. I think each woman needs to go with her gut when it comes to chemo. Are YOU going to feel better, emotionally, if you do adjuvant therapy that may help you... or may not make any difference at all? It's your body, your life, and it's up to YOU. Good luck one and all, with this difficult decision. PJH
I went through treatment for post-menopausal breast cancer in 2007. When I tried to dialogue with doctors I consulted regarding research that had been done at MD Anderson regarding the relative effectiveness of chemotherapy for ER+ HER- breast cacner I was told "if you want hormone therapy you'll have to go to Europe.!"
Thank you so much for acknowledging that this issue is not black and white, open and shut. It seems to me pretty clear that active involvement of the patient in her own treatment may be the single best shot at a positive prognosis around.
Baylah
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Thanks for explaining how complicated all of these decisions are. Is Herceptin ever given for HER2+ cancers without chemo?