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Rupali,
My current 8 brain mets shrunk nearly 50% twice after the first two rounds (two months ea.) from my chemo combo of Xeloda/Temodar.
These 8 brain mets have now stayed stable, no new lesions, no edema for appox. 14 months.
There have been several small studies done using this combo for breast cancer brain mets, with some small, but positive, responses. I feel extremely lucky to be responding as well as I am.
My point in replying here is that even tho' a very small percent of people may be helped by a certain drug, one NEVER knows in advance if you will be that person who does well.
If the Tykerb responses for shrinkage in brain mets are small...SOMEONE is still getting that small benefit.
Very best wishes to you,
pattyz
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