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Re: Why do I read posts saying hercept not working
Lani,
Linn65 did neoadjuvant chemo and was concerned about the 2nd pathology. I really do believe her Herceptin is working because the ER+ numbers increased from 30 to 73. Therefore seeking another pathway.
Dennis Slamon said Herceptin doesn't work for every patient based on the original clinical trials for the "Her2 antibody". They didn't know about the "pathways" yet.
Perhaps it is a bit vague, but I'm sorry - is there proof that Herceptin works for everyone because this would be new information that contradicts earlier research.
Bonnie, Linn65 has the most experienced oncologist in Indiana. Boy is he going to get an earful of questions on the next visit!
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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