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Sherryg683 · 04-23-2007, 11:02 AM

This may seem like a dumb question,seeing that I have gone full force with getting on Tykerb as a preventative. But what would the benefits be of staying on it for 3 to 6 months. I originally thought I would be on it indefinately like I am herceptin but then realized that's not the case. I am thinking it would be to clear up any stray cancer cells that are in my body that are too small to show up on scans. Would it have any long term benefits on being on it for this short amount of time. Just second guessing now and wondering what the school for thought is on this matter. I know my oncologist will tell me he doesn't know if there are benefits. Take in mind I am stage IV, but currently in remission.sherryg683

04-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
Sherryg683 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,014	Explain the benefits to me This may seem like a dumb question,seeing that I have gone full force with getting on Tykerb as a preventative. But what would the benefits be of staying on it for 3 to 6 months. I originally thought I would be on it indefinately like I am herceptin but then realized that's not the case. I am thinking it would be to clear up any stray cancer cells that are in my body that are too small to show up on scans. Would it have any long term benefits on being on it for this short amount of time. Just second guessing now and wondering what the school for thought is on this matter. I know my oncologist will tell me he doesn't know if there are benefits. Take in mind I am stage IV, but currently in remission.sherryg683 __________________ Sherry Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44 13+ positive lymph nodes Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006 4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin NED since April 2006!! 36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately 8 years NED now Scans every year Life is not about avoiding the thunderstorms, it's about learning to dance in the rain!