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al from Canada · 06-24-2006, 07:35 PM

This is a strange combo, maybe someone else can add experience to the replies. However, getting Epirubicin AFTER herceptin is contra-indicated. I don't think you can take herceptin + Epirubicin at the same time because of the chance of heart damage; and why would you stop herceptin after starting it, only to re-start it again? Are you sure you got the order right? Also, I can't understand why they are still using 5-FU when the smart-drug version (xeloda) is readily available. I can see using 5-FU to prime for surgery or continuous infusion during, to prevent metastatic spread.Personally, I wouldn't do another thing until you get a second opinion; unless I am way off base because things have changed.
Al

06-24-2006, 07:35 PM	#2
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	put the brakes on This is a strange combo, maybe someone else can add experience to the replies. However, getting Epirubicin AFTER herceptin is contra-indicated. I don't think you can take herceptin + Epirubicin at the same time because of the chance of heart damage; and why would you stop herceptin after starting it, only to re-start it again? Are you sure you got the order right? Also, I can't understand why they are still using 5-FU when the smart-drug version (xeloda) is readily available. I can see using 5-FU to prime for surgery or continuous infusion during, to prevent metastatic spread.Personally, I wouldn't do another thing until you get a second opinion; unless I am way off base because things have changed. Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.