Sisters with Mets...should I stop Herceptin?

[Barbara H.]

HI Kim,
I remember meeting you at the BCMETs conference at Dana Farber. I have been NED since starting on TDM-1 and am currently on Tykerb and Herceptin. I recently asked my oncologist if I could take a break. He felt that in my case I would probably recur again if I stopped, and that my current treatment would not work as well to bring me back where I currently stand. He did say that he would not have a problem with me taking a short break if I were to go on a trip. He spoke at the conference that you attended, was one of the first oncologists to enroll patients on the phase 1 trials for TDM-1 when it just was a number. He is involved with many trials and does research. You might consider consulting with him. If you are interested, send me a private response and I will forward you his name.
Best wishes with your decision.
Barbara H.