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StephN · 01-20-2006, 12:28 PM

Thanks, Lani, for the latest on this question.
Some time back we had this very question come up through some research by Lyn in Australia. Many of us responded that we have had the Mononeucleosis as a teen or tested positive for Epstein-Barr. It seemed like more than a small number within our HER2 breast cancer AND metastatic population.

The report says that the virus may contribute to the resistance of Taxol, but this was the drug that was GOOD for me (Adriamycin and Taxotere were totally ineffective) so may not be very active in my case.

Interesting that they are still persuing studying this virus in relation to cancers!

01-20-2006, 12:28 PM	#2
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	I have it - how many others? Thanks, Lani, for the latest on this question. Some time back we had this very question come up through some research by Lyn in Australia. Many of us responded that we have had the Mononeucleosis as a teen or tested positive for Epstein-Barr. It seemed like more than a small number within our HER2 breast cancer AND metastatic population. The report says that the virus may contribute to the resistance of Taxol, but this was the drug that was GOOD for me (Adriamycin and Taxotere were totally ineffective) so may not be very active in my case. Interesting that they are still persuing studying this virus in relation to cancers!