Re: Update on chrisy - where's NED????
Hi Chrisy,
I am also sorry to hear that your treatment with TDM-1 may be winding down. Although it may no longer be working as efficiently on those cancer cells in the liver, it still may be working to a degree in other areas. It may also be a drug that you could try again once it is approved. Are tumor markers reliable for you? Have they also been increasing? I can certainly relate to your frustration and disappointment.
I would highly suggest that you go on Herceptin and Tykerb. It has been working for me since I stopped the TDM-1 trial in Oct. 09. It took me about two months to adjust to the Tykerb, but I actually find this combination to be more tolerable than TDM-1, considering that TDM-1 is an easy drug. You might also consider to target those spots before you decide to switch to Herceptin/Tykerb. I would try to stay with targeted therapy that would continue to provide you with a quality of life as much as possible.
Don't hesitate to post. We care about you and our thoughts are with you.
Kind regards,
Barbara H.
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