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rcj11 · 11-19-2008, 09:56 AM

I promised to report test results.
Monday Kathi's PET scan showed her to be NED. This follows 2 CTC tests that reported no circulating tumor cells. This is, of course, great news. Herceptin seems to still be working for her. Also, confirms accuracy of CTC test that we can use in the future to watch re-activation of disease. The plan is for at least 2, maybe 4, additional cycles of Abraxane with Herceptin. Then maintenance on Herceptin. At first, I will insist on monthly CTC tests. Later, the CTC test will be less frequent, probably quarterly or whenever symptoms arise. We will not again abandom Herceptin unless it ceases to be effective & the cancer returns.

I hope this is helpfull

rcj11

11-19-2008, 09:56 AM	#33
rcj11 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	I promised to report test results. Monday Kathi's PET scan showed her to be NED. This follows 2 CTC tests that reported no circulating tumor cells. This is, of course, great news. Herceptin seems to still be working for her. Also, confirms accuracy of CTC test that we can use in the future to watch re-activation of disease. The plan is for at least 2, maybe 4, additional cycles of Abraxane with Herceptin. Then maintenance on Herceptin. At first, I will insist on monthly CTC tests. Later, the CTC test will be less frequent, probably quarterly or whenever symptoms arise. We will not again abandom Herceptin unless it ceases to be effective & the cancer returns. I hope this is helpfull rcj11