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Jean · 02-25-2009, 08:46 AM

Paris,
Yes, you are correct...how long to fully clear the body.

Hopeful, interesting that we cannot find any aritcles on this?

Steph, thank you for confirming the length of time, yes that helps.

Here is a thought ladies: Paris writes,
"more aggressive subtypes Her2 bc and triple negative bc tend to recur earlier and then drop off as opposed to er breast cancer which maintains a steadier rate of recurrence. "

What are your thoughts for a triple neg...(sorry I mean triple positive)...who is er positive, that combo subtype. I am wondering if certain subtypes are being followed to examine the benefit of herceptin on a maintenance program?

Does this sound strange?
Has anyone discussed this topic or seen any articles, trials, etc. for those types?

Just thinking out loud...Thank you all for your replies.

jean

02-25-2009, 08:46 AM	#12
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Paris, Yes, you are correct...how long to fully clear the body. Hopeful, interesting that we cannot find any aritcles on this? Steph, thank you for confirming the length of time, yes that helps. Here is a thought ladies: Paris writes, "more aggressive subtypes Her2 bc and triple negative bc tend to recur earlier and then drop off as opposed to er breast cancer which maintains a steadier rate of recurrence. " What are your thoughts for a triple neg...(sorry I mean triple positive)...who is er positive, that combo subtype. I am wondering if certain subtypes are being followed to examine the benefit of herceptin on a maintenance program? Does this sound strange? Has anyone discussed this topic or seen any articles, trials, etc. for those types? Just thinking out loud...Thank you all for your replies. jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006 Last edited by Jean; 02-25-2009 at 09:50 AM..