HER2 Serum Test for Mets
I have an appointment next week with my oncologist. I have been trying to gather information on what my next step should be in this journey.
My HER2 level is currently 23.2. I found this information in a post about Tamoxifen reistance:
If you search under Dr. Carney you will find lots of information. I know for instance that Gina uses it along with other tumor markers to moniter her metatastic disease. If the Serum Her2 is up she takes a loading dose of herceptin to stop any potential tumor build up. It has allowed her to use herceptin effectively for many years as her sole treatment. You are so young and have an aggressive, sneaky disease. It seems to me to offer you a way to monitor and potentially catch any spread very early on.
Have any of you who get the HER2 serum blood test taken another loading dose if your levels start going up?
Amelia
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