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Debbie L. · 11-30-2011, 07:31 AM

Hi all, it looks like Pertuzumab is going to be one of the news-makers at SABCS next week. I haven't heard much about it here, but maybe I just haven't been paying attention. Is anyone in a Pertuzumab trial (or have you been in one previously)? If so, how's it going (or how did it go)? I'm more curious to hear real-person reports of side effects than of efficacy -- the study reports will, as always, emphasize the efficacy.

I look forward to seeing others in San Antonio next week, and to hearing something new and impressive. I'm getting a little jaded about SABCS these last few years -- not enough progress, not fast enough either. If they try to rehash ATAC again, for one example, I'm going to scream.

But it is still amazing to be there, to see the brilliance and energy that is being devoted to stopping breast cancer. And to meet up with all the wonderful friends that have come into my life because of breast cancer.

Debbie Laxague

11-30-2011, 07:31 AM	#1
Debbie L. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 463	Experience with Pertuzumab? Hi all, it looks like Pertuzumab is going to be one of the news-makers at SABCS next week. I haven't heard much about it here, but maybe I just haven't been paying attention. Is anyone in a Pertuzumab trial (or have you been in one previously)? If so, how's it going (or how did it go)? I'm more curious to hear real-person reports of side effects than of efficacy -- the study reports will, as always, emphasize the efficacy. I look forward to seeing others in San Antonio next week, and to hearing something new and impressive. I'm getting a little jaded about SABCS these last few years -- not enough progress, not fast enough either. If they try to rehash ATAC again, for one example, I'm going to scream. But it is still amazing to be there, to see the brilliance and energy that is being devoted to stopping breast cancer. And to meet up with all the wonderful friends that have come into my life because of breast cancer. Debbie Laxague __________________ 3/01 ~ Age 49. Occult primary announced by large (6cm) axillary node, found by my husband. 4/01 ~ Bilateral mastectomies (LMRM, R elective simple) - 1.2cm IDC was found at pathology. 5 of 11 axillary nodes positive, largest = 6cm. Stage IIIA ERPR 5%/1% (re-done later at Baylor, both negative at zero). HER2neu positive by IHC and FISH (8.89). Lymphovascular invasion, grade 3, 8/9 modified SBR. TX: Control of arm of NSABP's B-31 adjuvant Herceptin trial (no Herceptin, inducing a severe case of Herceptin-envy): A/C x 4 and Taxol x 4 q3weeks, then rads. Raging infection of entire chest after small revision of mastectomy scar after completing tx (significance unknown). Arimidex for two years, stopped after second pathology opinion. 2017: Mild and manageable lymphedema and some cognitive issues.