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Nancy L · 10-30-2011, 04:14 PM

I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC 9/2004 and Stage IV 2/2009. In 2/2009, Dr. Slamon prescribed 1000mg of Tykerb added to my Herceptin therapy. After 5 days, I had a severe attack of hives and Dr. Slamon reduced the Tykerb to 3 pills (750mg). I have been on Herceptin every three weeks and 750mg of Tykerb (taken at bedtime) ever since. I continue to be NED. Every person metabolizes medication differently. Many people are over medicated in our society with a one size fits all dosing system. Unfortunately for cancer drugs, there is no simple test to determine the least amount of the drug that will get the job done.

If you are on a clinical trial, this may be the reason the onc says it will affect the results and is refusing to adjust the dosage.

Nancy

10-30-2011, 04:14 PM	#17
Nancy L Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: La Quinta, Ca Posts: 253	Re: ? about Tykerb Duration I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC 9/2004 and Stage IV 2/2009. In 2/2009, Dr. Slamon prescribed 1000mg of Tykerb added to my Herceptin therapy. After 5 days, I had a severe attack of hives and Dr. Slamon reduced the Tykerb to 3 pills (750mg). I have been on Herceptin every three weeks and 750mg of Tykerb (taken at bedtime) ever since. I continue to be NED. Every person metabolizes medication differently. Many people are over medicated in our society with a one size fits all dosing system. Unfortunately for cancer drugs, there is no simple test to determine the least amount of the drug that will get the job done. If you are on a clinical trial, this may be the reason the onc says it will affect the results and is refusing to adjust the dosage. Nancy