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Forum: her2group 03-08-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 82,240
Posted By al from Canada
Re: Rembering our amazing Christine ~ web site founder

Hey Steph,
I still think about the time we spent with you, Sandy, Ginger, Joe and of course Christine in St Antonio. Christine and Joe's and the HER2 group added years to Linda's survival who...
Forum: Profiles In Courage 03-05-2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,601
Posted By al from Canada
hey Vi, I'm doing ok and I visit occasionally...

hey Vi, I'm doing ok and I visit occasionally "in-cognito.....I doing ok but you know.. this is one thing I will never get over and will probably follow to my _____. Those who new me and knew Linda...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-04-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,354
Posted By al from Canada
results of Pegram study

I know I havn't posted for a while but ran across this.
Al


April 2007 • Volume 16 Number 4

Focus on Breast Cancer

Trastuzumab Plus Bevacizumab Promising in Metastatic Ca</B>
Forum: her2group 04-30-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
Posted By al from Canada
from al

Thanks to all the courageous survivors who remember Linda's battle. Yes, it's been a year and no, the hurt doesn't fade. I have been reading the journal updates but haven't posted for a variety of...
Forum: her2group 11-13-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,143
Posted By al from Canada
Just remember that in a HER2 BC, the combination...

Just remember that in a HER2 BC, the combination of herceptin + chemo is expodentially better than either one alone. That said, even if xeloda does cross the BBB, it is likely to be of little benefit...
Forum: her2group 11-13-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,697
Posted By al from Canada
Dear Sally. Navelbine with or without xeloda...

Dear Sally.

Navelbine with or without xeloda has been very successful with liver mets, with herceptin of course. Maintenance xeloda and herceptin also works well.
Good luck,
Al
Forum: her2group 10-23-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,109
Posted By al from Canada
Lisa, Thinking about you lots and stay...

Lisa, Thinking about you lots and stay positive.........You've been through lots but have always managed to stay on top. Just make sure they have a good reason for the surgery.
Love Al
Forum: Articles of Interest 10-20-2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,804
Posted By al from Canada
sorafenib article

http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v5/n10/full/nrd2130.html
Al
Forum: her2group 10-20-2006, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By al from Canada
Robyn, I wish you the best of luck. This seems...

Robyn,
I wish you the best of luck. This seems to be a very promising combination.
Al
Forum: Articles of Interest 10-20-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,564
Posted By al from Canada
quarterly news letter from Sloan-Kettering

http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=dd83d33b1cc252cc3a59d09392695440&CID=860568566&ch=01AE1E2E81FF2F910A4534A7684DA722

Al
Forum: her2group 10-16-2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,575
Posted By al from Canada
Esther, Wishing you all the...

Esther,

Wishing you all the best............I'm sure you'll cruise through this one.........I just bought myself new Volkls today.....see ya on the slopes.
Al
Forum: her2group 10-10-2006, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,440
Posted By al from Canada
Thay's great Sandy. Xeloda is an excellent...

Thay's great Sandy. Xeloda is an excellent drug.......but don't forget that the dosages used in the original trials were too high and later studies have shown that much lower dosages are just as...
Forum: her2group 10-09-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,137
Posted By al from Canada
Laura, The research you are looking for is...

Laura,

The research you are looking for is re-occurance of BC in breast after surgery with clean margins. The re-occurance probability should be the same as for the general population unless you...
Forum: her2group 10-09-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,311
Posted By al from Canada
Dear Pam, GET that Brain MRI! First of...

Dear Pam,

GET that Brain MRI!
First of all, Xeloda, technically speaking is not systemic. It is only supposed to be activated by and changed into 5-FU by tumors. I would be really surprised if...
Forum: her2group 10-09-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By al from Canada
Thank you Joe. Al

Thank you Joe.

Al
Forum: her2group 10-08-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By al from Canada
Marejo, One thing that cancer does teach us all...

Marejo, One thing that cancer does teach us all is just how fragile life is........"living each day to the fullest", is probably the best gem of information anyone could get from this whole...
Forum: her2group 10-08-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,304
Posted By al from Canada
Maryann, I'm in complete awe of your strength...

Maryann,
I'm in complete awe of your strength and tenacity. I always knew that women are tougher than men and you sure do prove it. Also, you sharing your journey with us can only help others so...
Forum: her2group 10-08-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,137
Posted By al from Canada
Dear Amy, It's kind of closing the barn door...

Dear Amy,

It's kind of closing the barn door after the horse is out but.........based on the attached published literature, it is food for thought. The problem with the studies however is that...
Forum: her2group 10-05-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By al from Canada
Well said Tom...........

Well said Tom...........
Forum: her2group 10-05-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,672
Posted By al from Canada
Lisa, I am calling on a few guardian angels I...

Lisa, I am calling on a few guardian angels I know to look after you. You've come this far, no reason why you shouldn't keep going, just give it that "Lisa" attitude.

Love, Al
Forum: her2group 10-04-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,619
Posted By al from Canada
Linda was a DES daughter. Her mom had a difficult...

Linda was a DES daughter. Her mom had a difficult pregnancy with her older brother so she was given DES to prevent miscarrage.

Al
Forum: her2group 10-04-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,948
Posted By al from Canada
My heart goes out to Judy's family and friends. I...

My heart goes out to Judy's family and friends. I hope this carnage will end soon.

Al
Forum: her2group 09-14-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,608
Posted By al from Canada
I am so, so sorry, Tracy....life truly sucks. ...

I am so, so sorry, Tracy....life truly sucks.

Thinking of you, Al
Forum: her2group 09-07-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,325
Posted By al from Canada
Rhonda, I agree.........I thought that the spider...

Rhonda, I agree.........I thought that the spider plant was supposed to be one of the best but it didn't even make the list?

Al
Forum: her2group 09-07-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,297
Posted By al from Canada
I have often wondered if Linda's untimely demise...

I have often wondered if Linda's untimely demise was from the rads or the cancer........jury's out on that one.

Al
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