Update on Barb 2/15
 

We are very pleased with Barbs response to Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere. She had her second treatment on 2/6 and side effects seem minimal at this time just a little stomach ache according to her. I never know what to think, she such a trooper, she could be in great pain and wouldnt tell us a thing. Our second opinion went about as I expected the doctors we talked to at Presbyterian felt she was right where she needed to be as far as treatment. We have always been a little uneasy with sticking close to home but they felt we wouldnt be getting anything different at Duke or Chapel Hill . Her Onco here in Shelby really does think outside the box and with the help of this wonderful site and you all we've been able to steer him towards somethings that are best for her. We did meet with a younger Dr. that felt if and when the Perjeta stops working he has some trials to try at his office http://www.carolinabiooncology.org
he leans more towards avoiding chemo altogether because of the damage to the immune system and going with inhibitors. So for now we pray that Perjeta is the so called magic bullet for Barb. She really is feeling well and eating better than she has in a while. Hopefully we can get some weight back on her. Ill say it again We sooooo appreciate this site and you all who contribute you really are a blessing.

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Oh, Mike,
This is wonderful news. My doctor also is in line with the inhibitor/immunotherapy path. Much continued success to you,
Warmly,
Karen

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great news , praying. many good things happening today, a friend got ok for comp use of a drug, maybe t dm-1 apr. today ??

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Great news and thanks for the update Mike!

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Mike,
Thank you for the update on Barb. Please hug her for me and give her my love. Praying for her and your family.

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Thank you so much for the update. It is wonderful to hear how well Barb is doing. Many more prayers headed your way that she continues to feel well for a long time to come. I have an aquaintance starting this treatment in a week or so, and it's nice to hear that so far for Barb the side effects are minimal.

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Thanks for the update. So glad Barb is doing well and the Perjeta is doing its job. I've been impressed with my new oncologist who's also very young(-looking :)

Sending y'al good vibes.

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Mike,
So happy for you and Barb!!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news!

Please give my best wishes for continued success to Barb!
Denise

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I hope this continues to work for Barb.

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Mike, so happy to hear this good news on Barb. Keep the faith.

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Thanks for sharing this good news about Barb, Mike! we LOVE to hear good news.

I am so glad she is feeling better, and will continue to do well.

all the best
caya

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That's wonderful news. I hope and pray for Barb's continued improvement! Hugs, Joanne

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How wonderful for you and Barb! Gods blessingst to you and Barb.

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YIPEEE! SUCH good news! Made my whole day!! Thank you for sharing...I had a good feeling about Barb, I am so glad to hear this positive update!!
Love Kim (from CT)