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Donna · 10-25-2007, 09:20 AM

Good Morning Amazing Group,

I was able to do the interview in San Francisco that was posted here a week ago. It was financed by Genentech - and I am still not sure what they were after - but they paid me for it :-)

After the interview, because of one of the questions, I started to wonder why Herpectin is firstline treatment instead of Tykerb. The way I understand it Tykerb, is actually protective of the heart muscle - and since it works inside the cell instead of at receptor sites, wouldn't this just be more effective with less chance of heart damage - better all the way 'round? Anyone?

Thanks - have a great day!

Donna

10-25-2007, 09:20 AM	#1
Donna Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento Posts: 295	Why Herceptin and not Tykerb? Good Morning Amazing Group, I was able to do the interview in San Francisco that was posted here a week ago. It was financed by Genentech - and I am still not sure what they were after - but they paid me for it :-) After the interview, because of one of the questions, I started to wonder why Herpectin is firstline treatment instead of Tykerb. The way I understand it Tykerb, is actually protective of the heart muscle - and since it works inside the cell instead of at receptor sites, wouldn't this just be more effective with less chance of heart damage - better all the way 'round? Anyone? Thanks - have a great day! Donna