Update Xeloda/Tykerb

[chrisy]

That's great, Julirene!

My interpretation (and of course I'm not a radiologist!) is that what was showing was mostly scar or necrotic tissue, but there were a few viable cells in there and then they started growing again. Who knows.

If the Tykerb is working, and your EF is improving (mine did, too) why are you thinking to push for adding Herceptin?

There is concern with Tykerb about heart toxicity, although in my experience it has seemed to be less than Herceptin. Since yours was pretty low, I'd be concerned about getting a double whammy and having it drop again. There are trials ongoing but not much data yet to look at the combined heart toxicity of the two.

I agree, environments and situations can be more toxic than the drugs.

I walked a lap for you in the relay for life - Hope things continue to move in a good direction for you.
Much love
chris