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Becky · 08-16-2006, 02:52 PM

There is some preliminary data given to my onc via Dana Farber saying that the 2 year results are showing it is better but not statistically better from either a time or money standpoint. Out of 100 women, not even one more would be saved from a recurrence but out of 1000, 2-3 more would benefit. It is not statistically relevant but the data will not come out until at least 2nd Q 2007 if not later as I believe they are looking for disease free survival.

There is also the question if the improvement comes from covering the patient to the 2 yrs beyond diagnosis mark or if it is the full 2 years.

Kindest regards

Becky

08-16-2006, 02:52 PM	#19
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	There is some preliminary data given to my onc via Dana Farber saying that the 2 year results are showing it is better but not statistically better from either a time or money standpoint. Out of 100 women, not even one more would be saved from a recurrence but out of 1000, 2-3 more would benefit. It is not statistically relevant but the data will not come out until at least 2nd Q 2007 if not later as I believe they are looking for disease free survival. There is also the question if the improvement comes from covering the patient to the 2 yrs beyond diagnosis mark or if it is the full 2 years. Kindest regards Becky