Can herceptin be used for her2-??
 

Is there any evidence at all that herceptin can be used for those that are considered her2-? What about only weakly positive? If so, where is the cut-off? Just asking for a friend.....the theory is that we all have her2 genes, but wouldn't it work even if the overexpression was not as strong?

Any articles or studies?

TIA! You ladies ROCK!
Rose

Rose...
 

I know they are studying where the "cutoff" should be. I know I am weakly positive 3.16 FSH and I had Herceptin. Here's an article and I will see if I can find any current studies. Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/12/he...ml?ref=science

her2- and benefits of herceptin
 

I put this link in my post 'new info on herceptin" It adresses your question. I tried to rename the post but couldn't.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/12/he...MrP6WGbWrQjucA

Leslie

Thank you! Exactly what I needed. I'm heading to ASCO's site now.