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AlaskaAngel · 10-16-2007, 11:25 AM

Patb, until now (per my onc at one point several years ago) the reason I think is that taxanes were considered not to work well in the larger group of those who are HR+, so were used primarily for those in the HR- group. Apparently in looking now, they are seeing what they didn't before -- that in the more limited group of bc that is HER2, those who happen to be HR+ DO benefit. (Which means, you and me at least, and perhaps Barbara too...)

correct me if I am wrong, anyone...

A.A.

10-16-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Distinction Patb, until now (per my onc at one point several years ago) the reason I think is that taxanes were considered not to work well in the larger group of those who are HR+, so were used primarily for those in the HR- group. Apparently in looking now, they are seeing what they didn't before -- that in the more limited group of bc that is HER2, those who happen to be HR+ DO benefit. (Which means, you and me at least, and perhaps Barbara too...) correct me if I am wrong, anyone... A.A.