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Barbara H. · 10-03-2010, 03:37 PM

I have been on Hereptin/Tykerb for the past year and this combination is working for me. My insurance did give me a hard time, but i was able to appeal their decision and eventually won. I was also on TDM-1 for two years. Unfortunately the FDA has put approval on hold for two years. This is devastating news for many stage 4 patients because it is one of the best drugs available, is targeted therapy, and is very well tolerated. I suggest that you read my prior posts.
Best wishes and I hope that the Herceptin/Tykerb combination works for you. I am not taking a hormonal drug because I am PR/ER negative.
Barbara H.

10-03-2010, 03:37 PM	#4
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Intro - and Herceptin and Tykerb for 30 yeard old with stage iv, mets to liver I have been on Hereptin/Tykerb for the past year and this combination is working for me. My insurance did give me a hard time, but i was able to appeal their decision and eventually won. I was also on TDM-1 for two years. Unfortunately the FDA has put approval on hold for two years. This is devastating news for many stage 4 patients because it is one of the best drugs available, is targeted therapy, and is very well tolerated. I suggest that you read my prior posts. Best wishes and I hope that the Herceptin/Tykerb combination works for you. I am not taking a hormonal drug because I am PR/ER negative. Barbara H.