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Lolly · 01-24-2006, 09:35 AM

Jay, My onc is one who believes in the "on/off" theory of chemo, and has said in his experience a successful chemo regimen can be used again although he likes to see a year long break from that chemo. I'm on Navelbine/Herceptin for the third time since 2001, with Herceptin maintenance in between, to keep systemic lymph node mets in check. So far this protocol has been successful in keeping mets contained to the lymph system, no spread to major organs, bone or brain. I don't seem to have developed complete resistance to Navelbine yet, but we have discussed moving on to Xeloda if this round doesn't do the trick as my response has been slower this time. I have several chemo buddies who've had good responses with Xeloda/Herceptin combo, one for Her2+ lung mets and one to keep inflammatory Her2+ contained.

>3 Lolly

<3 Lolly

01-24-2006, 09:35 AM	#4
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	Jay, My onc is one who believes in the "on/off" theory of chemo, and has said in his experience a successful chemo regimen can be used again although he likes to see a year long break from that chemo. I'm on Navelbine/Herceptin for the third time since 2001, with Herceptin maintenance in between, to keep systemic lymph node mets in check. So far this protocol has been successful in keeping mets contained to the lymph system, no spread to major organs, bone or brain. I don't seem to have developed complete resistance to Navelbine yet, but we have discussed moving on to Xeloda if this round doesn't do the trick as my response has been slower this time. I have several chemo buddies who've had good responses with Xeloda/Herceptin combo, one for Her2+ lung mets and one to keep inflammatory Her2+ contained. >3 Lolly <3 Lolly Last edited by Lolly; 01-24-2006 at 09:47 AM..