Perjeta #2 with Herceptin
 

Infusing Perjeta #2 420mg with Herceptin this time...each runs 30 minutes. This is the first time for both. So far no improvement in neck nodes or nodules now on mastectomy side. Actually the areas look slightly worse. if no improvement after the combo of the 2 drugs today, Carbo will be added to the mix in 3 weeks....I just had went off Taxotere but it didn't work, so that is why the Carboplatin.....so far I am the only patient getting the Perjeta (Pertuzamab) here at Rush...the rest are in insurance limbo (13 others).....hoping the results will kick in and it will be more easily available for all.

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Thanks for the update Sheila! I am looking forward to celebrating your 20 years ! I wonder why surgery to remove the neck nodes was not an option for you since your cancer seemed to confined to that area only.

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Thanks for the update Sheila, I am praying that now you have added vit h it will do its magic
You are one brave lady!
Hugs
Ellie

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Hi Sheila,
Glad you could get this combination and that it works quickly!
Love,
Karen Z

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YanYan
I have had the neck nodes removed surgically, and they returned, had them radiated, and they just grow in a different spot. Truly, the nodes in the neck area are very stubborn and relentless, hence the non stop chemo.

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Hi Shelia, I am so glad this is here for you!! The big H has the power and hope this is the key!! Alice

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Sheila,

Hope the Perjeta works!!!

Blessings,
Melanie

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I just jumped on the perjeta train today too! Infused with Herceptin. I will be adding in tykerb next week. They want to be careful about GI issues. Have you had any? My lower bowels already sound a bit angry! No cramping though, so i dont mind. I hope we all have success with this drug! Good luck Sheila!

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S, have you had a node/skin met biopsied? Is there any chance they are necrotic (even though growing... something I am akin to) and not tumor? Just asking.

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Glad to hear from you, Shelia.

Amelia

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Deena,
That's a dream combination! Herceptin, Perjeta, Tykerb, lucky you!
Karen

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Sheila,

Keeping my fingers crossed that Perjeta knocks down those nodes.

Joan

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Sheila,
Thanks for the update! I was just wondering about how you were doing...and this popped up!

I lift you in prayer every day my friend. Today, I'll be sure to mention the new combo (like He doesn't already know! :}, but hey, what can it hurt?) and "nag" a little bit about the unfairness of the nodes in your neck.

Here's hoping this new combo (and a little help from above) will kick cancer's butt once, and for all!

Sending a gentle hug,
Denise

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Sheila, I do hope and pray all will go well for you. Gods blessings to you. Peace my friend.

Nancy

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Sheila - I;m praying that the p & h combo will be the perfect one to shrink those cells, Pam