Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

My markers were at 76.9 5 weeks ago (ca 27-29), 96.9 2 weeks ago, and this week they are down to 79.3! This is the first decrease in this marker since they started going up for the first time 9 months ago! Before that they were in the normal range for 2 years. I haven't had my first scan since starting this combo, but will probably have one next month. Other than some struggles with diarrhea, this is an easy combo!

Re: Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

Great news! I'm so happy for you.

Re: Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

Yay!
Soooooo happy for you!

Stay strong! You "sound" great!
Hugs
Denise

Re: Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

Deena--

Woo Hoo!! That's great news!

Did you have to jump through any hoops to get the Perjeta?

Re: Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

Did the chemo sensitivity tests help come up with your current treatment plan? Since you had already failed on Tykerb alone, you were not eligible for Perjeta under the Genentech rules. Can you share what tricks your onc used to get the drug?

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So happy for you. Thank you, God!

And yes, please share your "tricks" on getting perjeta!

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This sounds like the perfect combo...AND look how well it's working for you! May it flush out all the bad cells and leave you perfectly healthy forever!

Karen

Re: Tumor markers are going down after 2 cycles of perjeta/herceptin/tykerb!
 

Great! Gods blessings to you!

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Great newsA,