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HER2+ time b/t surgery and chemo

joan02
joan02 CSN Member Posts: 2 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I have HER2+breast cancer and I’m having surgery on April 7 followed by chemo and radiation. 8 years ago had a double mastectomy r/t triple neg cancer.
i was told that I need to wait 4-6 weeks after surgery (they have to switch out implants along w lumpectomy) before starting chemo. Does that amount of time sound excessive? Did others go back to work during those weeks? My Oncologist doesn’t want me to.

Thanks for any help/knowledge!

Joan

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  • Jerrilyn24
    Jerrilyn24 CSN Member Posts: 1 *
    #2

    Please address your concerns with your oncologist since she will have knowledge of how you should recover. You will need all of your strength to allow God to heal your body after surgery. Please give yourself grace and the time you need to recover before starting more treatments.
    Please keep us posted on your progress so I can be praying for you.
    Wishing you all the best with your healing and recovery!

    Jerrilyn

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  • dssdesi
    dssdesi CSN Member Posts: 27 Member
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    I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering speedly. I think 4 weeks would be about right to get going on chemo if all goes as planed. My best to you Stay strong. Prayers , Debra

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  • joan02
    joan02 CSN Member Posts: 2 Member
    #4

    Thank you for your responses. Surgery went well. I have 2 drains in but hope to get them out Monday. Take care, joan

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