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Alice · 02-23-2006, 02:57 PM

My onc wanted me to go on herceptin for only the 9 weeks but couldn't recomend it at the time because there weren't any studies out. She is concerned with the side affects and possible building a resistance to herceptin. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Thanks, Alice

02-23-2006, 02:57 PM	#3
Alice Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: southern california Posts: 287	My onc wanted me to go on herceptin for only the 9 weeks but couldn't recomend it at the time because there weren't any studies out. She is concerned with the side affects and possible building a resistance to herceptin. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Thanks, Alice