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Barbara H. · 09-11-2010, 05:16 PM

Hi Tricia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been using the Herceptin/Tykerb combo for almost a year now. My CEA is less than .5 and CA 27/29 is 18. This combination is very easy for me. I also take COQ10. You may be able to cut the Tykerb in half, but you can't grind it up or take it with food. They are not too difficult to swallow. The regular dosage is 5 pills, but I only take 4. I eat vegetables, salads, and fruit, and very rarely have bathroom problems. I couldn't deal with that issue since I teach, and it is often difficult to leave my classroom.

Unfortunately, you still need treatment. Some Her2 patients only take 3 Tykerb tablets. Perhaps you could do that, and with close monitoring also do Herceptin. A cardiac exercise program for your age group might also help.

Again, I hope the best for you. You will alwaysl be an inspiration to me.

Kind regards,
Barbara

09-11-2010, 05:16 PM	#18
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Would appreciate prayers Hi Tricia, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been using the Herceptin/Tykerb combo for almost a year now. My CEA is less than .5 and CA 27/29 is 18. This combination is very easy for me. I also take COQ10. You may be able to cut the Tykerb in half, but you can't grind it up or take it with food. They are not too difficult to swallow. The regular dosage is 5 pills, but I only take 4. I eat vegetables, salads, and fruit, and very rarely have bathroom problems. I couldn't deal with that issue since I teach, and it is often difficult to leave my classroom. Unfortunately, you still need treatment. Some Her2 patients only take 3 Tykerb tablets. Perhaps you could do that, and with close monitoring also do Herceptin. A cardiac exercise program for your age group might also help. Again, I hope the best for you. You will alwaysl be an inspiration to me. Kind regards, Barbara