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Old 03-01-2010, 03:33 PM   #18
CourtneyL
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Re: thought you would like to read this--REAL HOPE OF A CURE

Laurel - I will be there to celebrate the cure with you - chocolate martini in hand! It is coming, I KNOW IT!

Julie - I asked Melisko when the trial was coming to UC and she said "a few months" so that could mean 2 or 6, I don't really know. She was going to ask Rugo. I'd ask them about it the next time you are there. Let me know what they say. I don't actually go to UC for treatment but I occasionally consult with Melisko for second opinions.
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4/17/08: Dx Stage IV at age 30 - extensive mets to liver, lungs, and bones. Er/Pr-, Her2+++
April 08-Aug 08:Taxotere, Cytoxan, Herceptin, Zometa - complete response!
Sept 08-Dec 08: Herceptin +Zometa for maintenance.

Jan 09-April 09: Brain mets. Add Tykerb. Watch and wait.
April 09: Gamma Knife 10 brain mets, add Xeloda.
Sept 09: Gamma Knife to 1 brain met.
Nov 09- April 10: Lung progression, add Gemzar to Herceptin, Zometa.
May 10- Sept 10: HER2 Vaccine Trial

Sept 10: Add Tykerb for more brain mets.
Oct 10: Gamma Knife to 7 brain mets.
Dec 10: Switch from Zometa to Denosumab.
Jan 11: Gamma Knife to 3 brain mets.
March 11: Gemzar/Herceptin for lung/bone progression.
April 11: More brain mets - Intrathecal Herceptin
June 11: Ixempra/Herceptin for lung, soft tissue progression.
Aug 11: Gamma Knife
Sep 11: Abraxane/Herceptin
Future: NED

Send me a PM if you'd like to follow my journey on Caringbridge.
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