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Linda in Calif.
My wife was diagnosed with lung mets to both lungs in July 2003. She was placed on Taxotere and Herceptin first. She did not tolerate the combo, so Herceptin was held. The important part though was that the tumors were shrinking. After a few months the Onc. changed her to Taxol as she was having too many side effects. The Taxol was better for her until we added Herceptin again then had to stop the Herceptin. The lung tumors continued to shrink with the taxanes.
We had to stop all chemo in order to do WBR and the lung tumors started to grow during that time. Now Cyndi is taking Gemzar and Herceptin, she is tolerating the combo well. The only problem is that the tumors are only stabile and not shrinking. From what I read, I think Gemzar is generally well tolerated and may be a good choice for your Mom.
I do not know if your Mom could qualify for Abraxane, but it will be available in the next forty-five days or so. Since it is a taxane, it would probably be a reasonable choice to shrink the tumors.
God Bless You,
ron
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