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Lauriesh · 12-01-2012, 04:22 AM

Is there a certain vaccine trial that you have found that you are interested in?

I did one in Seattle, and for that one I had to stop my Herceptin & Tykerb. If you have found one that lets you stay on your meds, why not go for it? To me, it can only help and risk is low if they let you stay on Herceptin and tamoxifen.

Good luck

Laurie

12-01-2012, 04:22 AM	#4
Lauriesh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 199	Re: Keep existing treatment or get a second opinion? Is there a certain vaccine trial that you have found that you are interested in? I did one in Seattle, and for that one I had to stop my Herceptin & Tykerb. If you have found one that lets you stay on your meds, why not go for it? To me, it can only help and risk is low if they let you stay on Herceptin and tamoxifen. Good luck Laurie __________________ diagnosed stage 2- 3/2005 4.5 cm & 2+ nodes , er/pr- & HER2+ 4 AC 12 taxol/Herceptin Year of Herceptin liver mets- July-2010 7 taxotere/Herceptin RFA- Feb.2011 NED U of Wa vaccine trial-oct 2011-Feb 2012 Herceptin/tykerb Ned - 2 1/2 years Herceptin & perjeta Ned 3 years Herceptin- reducing treatments , due to s/e, to 5-6 a year NED- 3 1/2 years Ned - 4 years 2/15- stopped herceptin - on no treatment