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Old 08-21-2008, 06:53 PM   #3
Melissa
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I'm still new to this but why would the onc not try tykerb along with herceptin, it seems it would have twice the punch. Maybe they save this for later. I'll be thinking of you.
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04/06, (42), 2cm tumor, 7/13 nodes, one positive node under clavicle
mastectomy/reconstruction
grade 3, stage lllb, er-65+, pr-90+, her2+++(80%)
4/AC, 12wks TH then 6wks rads
40 wks herceptin, and tamoxifen.
onc test tamoxifen resistance = poor metabilizer
04/07 ooph & on arimidex
08/07 completed herceptin

04/2022 - 16 year survivor!
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