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Lolly · 05-14-2007, 09:11 PM

Hi Jessica~
I'm so happy for you that the liver is fine!!! That's such good news after all you've been through.
About the funny nodes and nodules, it's hard to know what to do, but you and your onc will have a better idea of the proper course after you confer.
If Herceptin still worked for me I'd still be on it, as I believe in the old adage "if it ain't broke don't fix it". That's only what I'd do, only you and your onc can decide what's best for you.

Big Hugs,
<3 Lolly

05-14-2007, 09:11 PM	#4
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	Hi Jessica~ I'm so happy for you that the liver is fine!!! That's such good news after all you've been through. About the funny nodes and nodules, it's hard to know what to do, but you and your onc will have a better idea of the proper course after you confer. If Herceptin still worked for me I'd still be on it, as I believe in the old adage "if it ain't broke don't fix it". That's only what I'd do, only you and your onc can decide what's best for you. Big Hugs, <3 Lolly __________________ Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation. Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.