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Barbara H. · 04-08-2011, 05:16 PM

Hi Adriana,
It is normal for your liver enzymes to be elevated on TDM-1. They were elevated when I was on it. When they would get too high I would have to skip treatment. I was receiving weekly treatments and was also receiving a higher dose than the current treatments. I eventually had to withdraw from the trial due to lung inflammation. Once it is approved, I could consider going on it again. However, after what just recently happened to Sheila, I would be more concerned. I am currently on Tykerb/Herceptin and still NED.

You should not worry. What you are experiencing is a normal side effect of the drug. They will monitor you very carefully.

Best regards,
Barbara H.

04-08-2011, 05:16 PM	#4
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Anyone with liver cancer, please reply Hi Adriana, It is normal for your liver enzymes to be elevated on TDM-1. They were elevated when I was on it. When they would get too high I would have to skip treatment. I was receiving weekly treatments and was also receiving a higher dose than the current treatments. I eventually had to withdraw from the trial due to lung inflammation. Once it is approved, I could consider going on it again. However, after what just recently happened to Sheila, I would be more concerned. I am currently on Tykerb/Herceptin and still NED. You should not worry. What you are experiencing is a normal side effect of the drug. They will monitor you very carefully. Best regards, Barbara H.