looking for an article on radiation

Myra Lynn · 01-23-2010, 05:57 PM

I posted this earlier under Newcomers, but thought it might make sense to post it here as well.

I believe I read an article posted by a member that had to do with the special nature of HER2 +, its connection to stem cells, and possible proliferation of cancer cells as a result of radiation.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? I'm beginning to think I made it up! Very possibly my anxiety over starting radiation.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Myra Lynn · 01-23-2010, 06:37 PM

I am replying to myself. I did find the article. It was the one provided by Rich66. It is not specific to HER2+, but does speak to the resiliency of cancer stem cells.

Rich66 · 01-24-2010, 04:33 PM

I'm not sure whether this issue is fully resolved but..I remember something some time ago about using Herceptin during radiation to enhance it.

Myra Lynn · 01-24-2010, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the help from everylone.
I have started radiation & femara at the same time & continue with Herceptin. There is some idea that there is a synergistic effect.