Dear Lisa
You have made great progress.....in reference to youe onc's comment of avastin not responding to BC (or the other way around,) I refer you to E-2100 or the post:
http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22565
In terms of navelbine and xeloda....this is almost the Industry standard for MBC in ths US. 90% of the side effects will result from the navelbine! There are many women her who have been on the same combo with excellent tolerability.
One last question: is the HER2 serum test available to you?
As always,
Al