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Re: Roll Call Long Time Herceptin Users
I've been on Herceptin for just over 2 years, since May 2007, which isn't very long compared to some warriors. No problems with my heart, only side effect seems to be occasional fevers after infusion, and weak fingernails. It's working wonderfully, and I'm praying that the miracle continues!
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diagnosed April, 2007, age 36 - stage IV, mets to liver; ER+ (slightly), PR-, HER2+
MRM April 26, 2007
started chemo May 25, 2007 - Taxotere and Herceptin
finished chemo Oct 2007, continue on Herceptin for life, also on Tamoxifen
MRI in Jan 2008 shows no evidence of cancer in liver - NED!!
recurrence in left axilla nodes April 2010
now highly ER+, still HER2+
oophorectomy July 2010
start TDM1 (Emilia) trial Sept 2010
it's working!! can still palpate small node in axilla, but remain NED everywhere else
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