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Rich66 · 06-18-2010, 03:22 PM

Due to potential brain/CNS met protection and Her1 inhibition, I suspect if Tykerb came along first it would be 1st line...maybe in combination with Herceptin. I am not aware of any studies comparing Tykerb to Herceptin. I imagine neither company wants to "go there".

06-18-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: Tykerb & Her2 signaling pathways explained Due to potential brain/CNS met protection and Her1 inhibition, I suspect if Tykerb came along first it would be 1st line...maybe in combination with Herceptin. I am not aware of any studies comparing Tykerb to Herceptin. I imagine neither company wants to "go there". __________________ Mom's treatment history (link)