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Old 07-02-2018, 10:05 AM   #25
donocco
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Re: Treatment after Kadcyla?

Juls

I dont think so. Not if you are Her 2 Neu positive. I dont see how it could be. Even if you were just ER positive an Aromatase inhibitor by itself probably wouldnt be enough unless you are getting Zoladex (a drug that shuts down estrogen production) or have had an ovarectomy. Im pretty sure of this. Aromatase inhibitors prevent the production of
estrogen from non ovarian sources such as fat tissue and the adrenal glands. Aromatase inhibitors are used extensively but Im pretty sure you have to control ovarian estrogen production first. If a woman is post menopausal AIs could be used alone.Another scenario.

You need an anti Her2 NEU drug also. Speak with the doctor. Perhaps Herceptin might help. If you have problems confronting the doctors perhaps a friend or family member could do it for you

Paul
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