Update On Dm1/herceptin Trial

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

Well my friends, tomorrow I will receive my 7th treatment on this trial.

I hope this is encouraging for everyone, but I went to see my onc. today for results of my scans and my Pet scan does not show any tumors at this time. This was from 15 tumors in June. My markers have also been dropping. He is very pleased as so are we.

Aside from my platelets dropping to 66, and getting fever for the first week after my treatment, this is a pretty easy regimen. I pray this will be my magic bullet but for now I AM VERY HAPPY.

Everyone take care and diffently keep this combo in mind if you should need.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Irene, your news made my day! I'm so excited for you that it is working so well. Here's to you mighty warrior!!!
ma

[Barbara H.]

Hi Irene,
I am so excited for you. I am so glad you are responding. This drug has also lowered my platelets, and I tend to get a lot of nosebleeds. Nevertheless, this treatment is very tolerable compared to others.
Best,
Barbara H.

[Kim in DC]

Irene,
Congradulations!!!!! I am very excited for your!!!

Kim

[chrisy]

OH, Irene, you made MY day, too! I saw a smiley face on the thread (which was nothing compared your real face) and couldn't wait to read your good news! I also have the platelets drop and feel yucky the first week after treatment but it is a small price to pay!

SOOOO happy for you!

Much love
Chris

[Gerri]

Wonderful news Irene!! You have battled so long and hard. I pray that this is the answer you have been looking for!

[caya]

the great news Irene. Wow - 15 tumors gone from June ? - YIPPEEE!!!

all the best
caya

[schoonder]

Wonderful news Irene.
Genentech gave an update on status of T-DM1 agent during today's q3 earning report.
A T-DM1 phaseIII trial vs Tykerb/Xeloda in 2nd line setting MBC treatment is being prepared. Likewise a combo phaseI T-DM1 and Pertuzumab trial is being developed.
An international phaseII T-DM1 trial vs Docetaxel in 1st line setting MBC therapy has started and a stateside phaseII MBC T-DM1 trial in 3rd line setting is currently recruiting.
So it looks like Genentech is quite serious in getting this product to mqrket place.

[lexigirl]

That's the best news I have heard all day!! I am happy and excited for you Irene!!

Hugs,
Lexi

[Mary Jo]

Oh Irene...

You made me so happy too. What wonderful and encouraging news.

Hugs to you,

Mary Jo

[PinkGirl]

Thanks for sharing this news Irene. I'm so happy for you.

[sassy]

Wow!! Way to eradicate!

[karenann]

Irene,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! This is the best news I've heard all day (actually in a long time).

Hugs,
Karen

[Jean]

Irene,
The news in the world has been rather grim.
Banks failing, wall St. dropping like a rock, house values
dropping....

Then...there is your news....
I say WONDERFUL...you made my week!

Who could ask for anything more?
Best Wishes and continued success!

Jean

[Pam P]

I am thrilled, Irene, to hear your news! Yeah for you! Yeah for the successful drug and it's possibilities for us all.

[kk1]

Irene;

I am so jazzed to read about your fabulous results...congrats! You keep leading the way.

[Joy]

That is fantastic, fantastic news Irene! Thank you!!!

[schoolteacher]

Irene,

I am glad to hear you good news.

Amelia

[Shobha]

Great news, Irene! Thanks for bringing hope for all of us.

[Vi Schorpp]

There's no news like good news. I'm glad this is working for you.

[hutchibk]

Hallelujah, Irene. OMG, that is thrilling news.

[RobinP]

Yipee, fantastic, great news. Way to go! Thanks for sharing with us, inspiring us all, and giving life to this significant life saving clinical trial that will save countless women to come.

[runtolive]

super news irene.. keep it up..

run to live

[StephN]

Hi Lady I. -

Gotta get in on the kudos for doing so well on this trial. Seems it has reduced your tumor load tremendously and seems to be getting at the resistant tumors you have been fighting for years.

This is "over the top" news!!!

Keep this up and NED will have your dance card filled ...

[doh2pa]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! That is such fabulous news!

I think your regimen is my next step, so thanks for blazing the trail (and giving me HOPE!). All the positive energy of this board is coming your way.

[Jackie07]

I am so, so happy to hear the good news. Thanks for sharing your good news with us.

[Patb]

This is really good news for you and others that may
need this treatment on their journey. Take care and
keep us posted.
patb