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Becky · 11-21-2007, 06:34 PM

Besides Abraxane and Taxotere (which have great synergistic effects with Herceptin), there is also Avastin (inhibits blood vessel growth within the tumor). Also, have you ever considered getting your tumor tested for Her1 (aka EGFR). There are many oral drugs targeted against Her 1 (Taresva, Erivista etc).

You are NOT out of options yet!! Keep the faith.

Love and a big hug.

11-21-2007, 06:34 PM	#7
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Besides Abraxane and Taxotere (which have great synergistic effects with Herceptin), there is also Avastin (inhibits blood vessel growth within the tumor). Also, have you ever considered getting your tumor tested for Her1 (aka EGFR). There are many oral drugs targeted against Her 1 (Taresva, Erivista etc). You are NOT out of options yet!! Keep the faith. Love and a big hug. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"