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Esther · 06-20-2007, 09:05 PM

Michelle, I was on Tykerb, Xeloda and Herceptin for the first 6 weeks I was on Tykerb. I had been on Herceptin for 3 1/2 years. After we got the initial results of my CA 27-29, which plummeted down from 390 to 90, my onc decided to drop the Herceptin.

His thinking was that it would be easier on my heart that way. I was hesitant to drop the herceptin, but decided to see what happened. So far the Tykerb/Xeloda combination is still working great.

Thanks Odette and everyone! I had tears of joy and happiness when I got off the phone this evening. I love the fact that Cedars does not make me wait for results, but gets me the MRI results within hours of the test.

We're all thinking it's the Tykerb making the difference. The neurosurgeon was recommending WBR in March in addition to the Gamma Knife and fractionated rads, because I had 2 new lesions show up within a month of each other, but I advocated for giving the Tykerb a chance. I'm so glad I did!!!

06-20-2007, 09:05 PM	#8
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 484	Michelle, I was on Tykerb, Xeloda and Herceptin for the first 6 weeks I was on Tykerb. I had been on Herceptin for 3 1/2 years. After we got the initial results of my CA 27-29, which plummeted down from 390 to 90, my onc decided to drop the Herceptin. His thinking was that it would be easier on my heart that way. I was hesitant to drop the herceptin, but decided to see what happened. So far the Tykerb/Xeloda combination is still working great. Thanks Odette and everyone! I had tears of joy and happiness when I got off the phone this evening. I love the fact that Cedars does not make me wait for results, but gets me the MRI results within hours of the test. We're all thinking it's the Tykerb making the difference. The neurosurgeon was recommending WBR in March in addition to the Gamma Knife and fractionated rads, because I had 2 new lesions show up within a month of each other, but I advocated for giving the Tykerb a chance. I'm so glad I did!!!