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Still waiting for Tykerb
Hi Lisa,
I understand the standard dose is 1250 for Tykerb, that is what I'm going to get once it goes through the red tape.
It sounds like your oncologist is having you on a lower dose.
Xeloda: I'm going to take take 1650 x 2 which is quite low for my weight and height, but if he trusts that it is a good dose I'm happy that it might not be too hard on me.
Thanks for the information, I'll probably ask all kinds of questions once I start.
Best wishes,
Odette
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May 18, 2006 Age 52,
Diagnosed infiltrating ductal carcinoma
er/pr- HER2 + 3.9 by FISH
June-August 2006 AC chemo
August-October 2006 Taxotere + Herceptin
November 18, 2006 Mastectomy 16 involved lymph nodes
Jan 2, 2007 start radiation
Stage IV, Jan 12, 2007 recurrence in cervical lymph nodes while on Herceptin, stopped Herceptin
Rad oncologist extended the radiation field, good response
Started Tykerb Xeloda on beginning of May 2007
Progression to lungs and conglomerate lymphadenopathy July 2007
Undecided about next treatment
'One does not get to choose one's adventures'
I'm experimenting with my diet, using green tea, flax seed curry and olive oil
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