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03-17-2006, 11:59 PM

Sorry I'm late on discussion, but just found site. I took the Taxol (12 weekly) following the first 4 Adriamycin/Cytoxin Chemo. mixtures. Yes, my feet did start feeling tingly and I had some numbing of my feet. But, it wasn't too bad. Most of the numbness and tingling goes away with time. After the chemo., I had radiation treatments and also the Herceptin, which I am still taking for the next 9-10 months. I was FISH Positive and I had already done an ICH orIHC) Test which came out a 3+, but having a "FISH Positive" really determines if Herceptin will help. My Question is "What Is The Survival Rate Of Taking Herceptin OR NOT Taking Herceptin???WHO OUT THERE KNOWS???????? and for HOW LONG Does it hold the cancer off either way???????

03-17-2006, 11:59 PM	#17
katcdale@yahoo.com Guest Posts: n/a	Herceptin User with answers and QUESTION FOR HER2 Sorry I'm late on discussion, but just found site. I took the Taxol (12 weekly) following the first 4 Adriamycin/Cytoxin Chemo. mixtures. Yes, my feet did start feeling tingly and I had some numbing of my feet. But, it wasn't too bad. Most of the numbness and tingling goes away with time. After the chemo., I had radiation treatments and also the Herceptin, which I am still taking for the next 9-10 months. I was FISH Positive and I had already done an ICH orIHC) Test which came out a 3+, but having a "FISH Positive" really determines if Herceptin will help. My Question is "What Is The Survival Rate Of Taking Herceptin OR NOT Taking Herceptin???WHO OUT THERE KNOWS???????? and for HOW LONG Does it hold the cancer off either way???????