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Esther · 01-23-2006, 05:18 PM

Jay, I was diagnosed with liver and bone mets in Feb 2004. My liver was shutting down, it was completely covered in tumors. After 14 months on Herceptin, Navelbine & Xeloda, I was NED.

I've been on just Herceptin for maintenance for a year now. I don't plan to go back on chemo unless I develop new liver or bone lesions. Here in Southern CA, it's considered to be appropriate treatment protocol, to just stay on Herceptin for maintenance unless something pops up to warrant treatment.

01-23-2006, 05:18 PM	#3
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 484	Jay, I was diagnosed with liver and bone mets in Feb 2004. My liver was shutting down, it was completely covered in tumors. After 14 months on Herceptin, Navelbine & Xeloda, I was NED. I've been on just Herceptin for maintenance for a year now. I don't plan to go back on chemo unless I develop new liver or bone lesions. Here in Southern CA, it's considered to be appropriate treatment protocol, to just stay on Herceptin for maintenance unless something pops up to warrant treatment.