News. Back on Kadcyla

[michka]

Hello to you all.
I have not posted much these last 2 or 3 months because the stupid cancer came back in my liver. TDM1/Kadcyla saved me 4 years ago. I became Ned in 4 rounds. I took it 3 years and stopped 14 months but numerous tumors came back in my liver. The largest ones were 2 cm. I decided with my onc to go back on Kadcyla hoping it would work again.
I had 2 rounds and went for a MRI. The news is very encouraging since many tumors are not visible anymore and the large ones shrunk by 40%. It gives me courage to continue. The first round was at the highest dosage and it was hell for me. I did not know if I would be able to go further. My onc lowered the dosage 2 notches for the second round and it was better even if it is still difficult. Nobody understands why I have so many side effects when most women can take Kadcyla with mild problems. Kadcyla was always difficult for me but it saved me so I am hoping it will save me once more.
Next round on Monday. I dread going but have no other choice. I would like to get back to Ned and hold out another 4 years hoping our oncs will come out with something new.
Love to all.