Hi Christine -

I read one of your post regarding a her2 serum test that you had done.

I am sorry but I did not understand what the purpose of this test is for. Does it determine if Herceptin is still working in your system? Or how exactly does it work. I am very interested as I am at a point (with a new recurrence) in deciding if I will continue on Herceptin and if it is still doing it's thing or switching to some other similar drug. Herceptin has been such a part of my life for the last 5 1/2 yrs. and no one really knows if possibly it is helping keeping my activity more controlled, I hate to stop.

I will ask my onc. about this test but maybe you can enlighten me.

Thanks for your help.

Take care Christine -

Irene

Irene,

The test is described in detail on our tests and treatmensts page. Click on the grey box and also "serum test" on the left.

Tests and Treatments Page

Regards
Joe

Thanks Joe - that is very helpful and will check into it.

Irene

Irene,
Email me your address and I will mail you some literature.

Regards
Joe