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11-04-2005, 09:59 PM
First, Thank you about the info on the onc test. I will research it further.
Second, about your concerns on not getting Herceptin. See my post to Joannie on "Herceptin or not, that is the question". Its an odds situation and it appears that the chances of serious adverse effects are greater than the chances of benefiting from the drug. The chances of needing the drug are under 2% whereas the chances of serious side effects are around 5%, not to mention all the other side effects you may encounter with the treatment. That is why your doctors are not recommending treatment. However, if you are one in the 2% group, you would want the treatment. Guess there is no way of knowing.
Good luck!!
Shaeff
Second, about your concerns on not getting Herceptin. See my post to Joannie on "Herceptin or not, that is the question". Its an odds situation and it appears that the chances of serious adverse effects are greater than the chances of benefiting from the drug. The chances of needing the drug are under 2% whereas the chances of serious side effects are around 5%, not to mention all the other side effects you may encounter with the treatment. That is why your doctors are not recommending treatment. However, if you are one in the 2% group, you would want the treatment. Guess there is no way of knowing.
Good luck!!
Shaeff