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Old 11-30-2011, 06:40 PM   #8
chrisy
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Re: Progression Confirmed And More

Karen, I was on TDM1 as a single agent, no Taxol. So with the Taxol component it would definitely be a hair challenging event.
The intrahepatic chemo sounds promising, from what I know about it there is less general systemic toxicity because it is confined to the liver area.

TDM1 - With approval still likely to be a ways off, I'd be looking for a way to gain access to it in a trial. The chemo piece is not a taxane, so may outsmart that stupid tumor - plus give it the double whammy with the taxol. The other options you are considering would then be available to you if need them.

I know the hair thing IS a big deal. In the summer I was trying to get into a taxol-based trial and was researching "hair options" but not with glee. Still, we both know that if it is the best option it's worth it.

On the bone issue, I wonder why you would be getting an MRI rather than a bone scan...but I also remember getting a scan that noted "degenerative changes in bone" which had me freaking out until my oncologist reminded me that I was getting older, and that was the whole idea. Still, even if it is not suspicious for mets you probably should consider bone-strengthening meds in your total package. And definitely get it checked out so you know what you're dealing with.

On the positive side, it is a good thing to have several viable options on the table! You will make the right choice for you.
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June 2002 extensive hi grade DCIS (pre-cancer-stage 0, clean sentinal node) Mastectomy/implant - no chemo, rads. "cured?"
9/2004 Diag: Stage IV extensive liver mets (!) ER/PR- Her2+++
10/04-3/05 Weekly Taxol/Carboplatin/Herceptin , complete response!
04/05 - 4/07 Herception every 3 wks, Continue NED
04/07 - recurrence to liver - 2 spots, starting tykerb/avastin trial
06/07 8/07 10/07 Scans show stable, continue on Tykerb/Avastin
01/08 Progression in liver
02/08 Begin (TDM1) trial
08/08 NED! It's Working! Continue on TDM1
02/09 Continue NED
02/10 Continue NED. 5/10 9/10 Scans NED 10/10 Scans NED
12/10 Scans not clear....4/11 Scans suggest progression 6/11 progression confirmed in liver
07/11 - 11/11 Herceptin/Xeloda -not working:(
12/11 Begin MM302 Phase I trial - bust:(
03/12 3rd times the charm? AKT trial

5/12 Scan shows reduction! 7/12 More reduction!!!!
8/12 Whoops...progression...trying for Perjeta/Herceptin (plus some more nasty chemo!)
9/12 Start Perjeta/Herceptin, chemo on hold due to infection/wound in leg, added on cycle 2 &3
11/12 Poops! progression in liver, Stop Perjeta/Taxo/Herc
11/12 Navelbine/Herce[ptin - try for a 3 cycles, no go.
2/13 Gemzar/Carbo/Herceptin - no go.
3/13 TACE procedure
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