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loveher · 03-04-2009, 03:38 PM

Thanks everyone for all the input.
Unfortunently, my mom's been suffering a lot of side effects from the Ixempra. I just got a call from our oncologist, he's decieded that it would be better to go with carboplatin/abraxane/herceptin instead since she isn't tolerating Ixempra well. Also her tumor markers went up to 500, so clearly the Tykerb/Xeloda combo isn't doing it's job anymore.

We are staying calm and just hoping for good results. I've never heard of carboplatin and abraxane being used together. Anyone know why? I wish I had asked the doctor, I tend to forget my questions when speaking to the doctor.
thanks again for all the support : )

03-04-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
loveher Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 81	Thanks everyone for all the input. Unfortunently, my mom's been suffering a lot of side effects from the Ixempra. I just got a call from our oncologist, he's decieded that it would be better to go with carboplatin/abraxane/herceptin instead since she isn't tolerating Ixempra well. Also her tumor markers went up to 500, so clearly the Tykerb/Xeloda combo isn't doing it's job anymore. We are staying calm and just hoping for good results. I've never heard of carboplatin and abraxane being used together. Anyone know why? I wish I had asked the doctor, I tend to forget my questions when speaking to the doctor. thanks again for all the support : ) __________________ Hi i'm Sue. I've been part of the her2support family since 08'. My amazing mother Hong was her 2 stage IV 9 years and bravely earned her wings, I still love this board and continue to her fight. Plz reach out if you want to connect:)