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Re: HOT OFF THE PRESS! 9 weeks of herceptin as good as 52 weeks (Turkish study)
Hi, there's also been a Finnish study on 9 weeks treatment, also found to be as effective but with fewer cardiac issues. The study was discounted when the herceptin regime was first implemented because the group was small. I'm now taking part in a UK trial called Persephone to see if 6 months Herceptin is as effective as 12 months but with less risk to the heart ( especially after cardio toxic chemo). My oncologist says there is good reason to think 6 months is enough to deal with the cancer but is kinder to the heart
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Zingy <3 x
IDC T1N0 stage 1c, ER weakly positive, grade 3, HER2+++
Diagnosed 12 June 2012, RMX 1st Aug 2012 immediate reconstruction with ADM and silicon implant.
Starting FEC-T + H Sept 2012, 3x FEC, 3 x T+H
Persephone trial (Warwick university, Cancer Research UK & Cambridge University) 6 or 12 months H
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