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Maybe there will be more trials of herceptin with other agents for the hormone sensitive her2neu tumors (chemo does not work as well for hormone sensitive tumors they think) and for the frail/elderly etc. Have you thought of getting your mom on a vaccination trial? The trial for node positive pre-metastatic at Windber is now allowing patients receiving herceptin to get vaccinated I think. Also, there are studies showing olive oil improving the efficacy of herceptin treatment. But first be sure her previously resected tumor is tested for FISH, as that is the test which indicates herceptin's efficacy.
Hope this helps,
Lani
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