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fireyfresia · 10-17-2016, 10:33 AM

I had capecitabine (xeloda) added to herceptin & perjeta- within 9 weeks it knocked out small spot in brain (same site as treated met - 9/2015 srs) & a few metastatic abd nodes. Plan to stay with this combo as long as possible.
Xeloda is a chemo & collateral damage is an issue, but learning to manage SEs & while it is worse than h/p alone, I'm insanely relieved to finally have some coverage in brain.
Did not add Tykerb - decided SEs not worth potential additional benefit. Xeloda crosses bbb & appears to be working well (everything crossed it continues to work!!), so no complaints. Agreed on ont-380 - cant wait to get it! Hope this may be helpful....

10-17-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
fireyfresia Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4	Re: Has anyone had lapatinib and capecitabine with Herceptin and PErjeta I had capecitabine (xeloda) added to herceptin & perjeta- within 9 weeks it knocked out small spot in brain (same site as treated met - 9/2015 srs) & a few metastatic abd nodes. Plan to stay with this combo as long as possible. Xeloda is a chemo & collateral damage is an issue, but learning to manage SEs & while it is worse than h/p alone, I'm insanely relieved to finally have some coverage in brain. Did not add Tykerb - decided SEs not worth potential additional benefit. Xeloda crosses bbb & appears to be working well (everything crossed it continues to work!!), so no complaints. Agreed on ont-380 - cant wait to get it! Hope this may be helpful....