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Christine · 10-13-2005, 11:30 AM

I would have to say Herceptin is the Magic Bullet for most HER2 + BC patients. It works well and also works most effectively with other chemo agents such as taxotere for a shorter course. Herceptin alone continues to be my now and future drug of choice with no more cancer detected for the past 5 years.
Iwould also like you to know there are no toxic effects to discourage a patient from taking Herceptin. Ihave been diligent about checking my heart with Echo-cardiograms for over 6 yrs. with no indication of low ejection fraction. I would definitely look into getting Herceptin for your wife or anyone as adjuvant therapy for a year in earlier stages. I continue to take Herceptin as a Stage 4 patient and have a great quality of life.
Hugs and well wishes, Christine

10-13-2005, 11:30 AM	#6
Christine Founder - HER2 Support Group Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 361	Herceptin is worth it I would have to say Herceptin is the Magic Bullet for most HER2 + BC patients. It works well and also works most effectively with other chemo agents such as taxotere for a shorter course. Herceptin alone continues to be my now and future drug of choice with no more cancer detected for the past 5 years. Iwould also like you to know there are no toxic effects to discourage a patient from taking Herceptin. Ihave been diligent about checking my heart with Echo-cardiograms for over 6 yrs. with no indication of low ejection fraction. I would definitely look into getting Herceptin for your wife or anyone as adjuvant therapy for a year in earlier stages. I continue to take Herceptin as a Stage 4 patient and have a great quality of life. Hugs and well wishes, Christine Last edited by christine; 10-13-2005 at 06:43 PM..