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twoboysmom · 05-25-2006, 12:56 PM

I haven't posted a question in quite a while. I am looking for some feedback. I am in my 4th year of Herceptin. My original diagnosis was in 2002 with a recurrence in 2003 in clavical. Started Herceptin/Navelbine weekly for one year. Took 7 months off and due to my persistence started again every 3 weeks since with no further recurrences. My doctor now feels I should stop the Herceptin because in his words "you can't do this forever". He says there isn't enough known about long term Herceptin use. Could it damage organs. I am going to my oncologist at Dana Farber beginning of June for her opinion.

Any advice or thoughts about my continuing or stopping the Herceptin. Mind you, I don't want to stop the Herceptin. I feel if it isn't broken why fix it. I would appreciate any comments.

Thanks,
Karen

05-25-2006, 12:56 PM	#1
twoboysmom Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	Continue with Herceptin????? I haven't posted a question in quite a while. I am looking for some feedback. I am in my 4th year of Herceptin. My original diagnosis was in 2002 with a recurrence in 2003 in clavical. Started Herceptin/Navelbine weekly for one year. Took 7 months off and due to my persistence started again every 3 weeks since with no further recurrences. My doctor now feels I should stop the Herceptin because in his words "you can't do this forever". He says there isn't enough known about long term Herceptin use. Could it damage organs. I am going to my oncologist at Dana Farber beginning of June for her opinion. Any advice or thoughts about my continuing or stopping the Herceptin. Mind you, I don't want to stop the Herceptin. I feel if it isn't broken why fix it. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks, Karen