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Re: lung mets
Hi Rob - I have had two bouts of lung mets, both successfully cleared up with various chemos. The first occurrence was at the time of my initial diagnosis. As you can see from my signature, I was initially put on Cytoxan, Taxotere and Herceptin. The lung mets came back last fall and I was treated with Gemzar/Herceptin. Fingers crossed that they don't come back again.
Know that your daughter-in-law has many treatment options available. Next up in my chemo arsenal should I need it is Navelbine. I'd have your DIL ask about these chemos as possible systemic treatments. Radiation may also be an option.
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4/17/08: Dx Stage IV at age 30 - extensive mets to liver, lungs, and bones. Er/Pr-, Her2+++
April 08-Aug 08:Taxotere, Cytoxan, Herceptin, Zometa - complete response!
Sept 08-Dec 08: Herceptin +Zometa for maintenance.
Jan 09-April 09: Brain mets. Add Tykerb. Watch and wait.
April 09: Gamma Knife 10 brain mets, add Xeloda.
Sept 09: Gamma Knife to 1 brain met.
Nov 09- April 10: Lung progression, add Gemzar to Herceptin, Zometa.
May 10- Sept 10: HER2 Vaccine Trial
Sept 10: Add Tykerb for more brain mets.
Oct 10: Gamma Knife to 7 brain mets.
Dec 10: Switch from Zometa to Denosumab.
Jan 11: Gamma Knife to 3 brain mets.
March 11: Gemzar/Herceptin for lung/bone progression.
April 11: More brain mets - Intrathecal Herceptin
June 11: Ixempra/Herceptin for lung, soft tissue progression.
Aug 11: Gamma Knife
Sep 11: Abraxane/Herceptin
Future: NED
Send me a PM if you'd like to follow my journey on Caringbridge.
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