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Ginagce · 11-29-2005, 06:28 PM

Hello Julie. I was originally diagnosed in 97 with DCIS/LCIS, had lumps and rads. Recurrence in 04 in both breasts, this time invasive er+ her+++ FISH 7 with lymph node involvement. Had bilateral masts, chemo ac/taxol, started arimidex in Feb (premenopausal prior to chemo) and herceptin in June.

I have contacted Dr. Peoples who cochairs the trial at Walter Reed. It is my understanding that the current trial is not applicable to those on herceptin. I was told that there is a chance they will be doing another arm of the study that will include women who have had herceptin for 1 year. I am interested in that trial.

I believe current results show no toxicity and a 50% relative reduction in recurrence. Based on this I am pursuing the trial.

I will keep the site posted as I learn more about this possibility.

Best wishes
Gina

11-29-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
Ginagce Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 144	Vaccine Hello Julie. I was originally diagnosed in 97 with DCIS/LCIS, had lumps and rads. Recurrence in 04 in both breasts, this time invasive er+ her+++ FISH 7 with lymph node involvement. Had bilateral masts, chemo ac/taxol, started arimidex in Feb (premenopausal prior to chemo) and herceptin in June. I have contacted Dr. Peoples who cochairs the trial at Walter Reed. It is my understanding that the current trial is not applicable to those on herceptin. I was told that there is a chance they will be doing another arm of the study that will include women who have had herceptin for 1 year. I am interested in that trial. I believe current results show no toxicity and a 50% relative reduction in recurrence. Based on this I am pursuing the trial. I will keep the site posted as I learn more about this possibility. Best wishes Gina