Early study hints that (HER2+) vaccine might work

[Joan M]

Early-stagers may want to look out for a phase III trial.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/04/02/early-study-hints-that-breast-cancer-vaccine-might-work

Joan

[KDR]

Joan,
Thanks for posting such positive and informative information on this HER2 vaccine.
Karen

[Pray]

Thank you for the post! I would be happy to have it to join!

[caya]

Great news Joan! I'll mention this to my onc. at my next visit.

all the best
caya

['lizbeth]

Ladies,

This is the vaccine that SandraGA is receiving. I am very encouraged by the news, but we still have a long way to go before approval.

You need to enroll in the trial within 6 months of finishing Herceptin or primary treatment.

Most need to travel to participate, but insurance may cover the costs.

I strongly encourage participation in the vaccine trials. We are transitioning from the slash/poison/burn mentality to a focus on prevention. I am sure after all our experiences with cancer treatment that we collectively do not want another to suffer through what we experienced.

[Mtngrl]

Lots of vaccine trials going on. Ask your oncologist if there are any near you.

[Elizabethtx]

This is the study that I am on in San Antonio! It is been fairly easy to complete. I. Have finished the vaccines and next week i have the skin test response. If you can, go for it, I'll take all the help I can get to keep Her 2 away.