Hi Lyn - thanks for your words of encouragement. I am here to support anyone who needs it. If my story helps you, then I am very happy. I have been on Herceptin, Carboplaten and Taxatiere since October. Three weeks on and one week off. I also take Femara daily. This is the combo that has worked for me. Some oncs may feel taking everything at once may be too much, but I do have IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) with mets so we had to be aggressive. I will continue this schedule for another month, and then we will change it up a little. I may get chemo just once a month and stick to the Herceptin on a weekly basis. I feel like I have stepped off the edge of the earth. Being here five years has surpassed everyones hopes. Now there really is no information to base treatments on. Its just a crap shoot. Remember IBC is a whole different beast unto itself. I just signed my medical records over to be included in a medical study the other day. I feel very positive about that. Maybe in the future others won't feel so out there on thier own. There will be information that has worked to base treatments on. As hard as it is, stay positive, stay busy and stay informed. Good luck and God bless...Maryann
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