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Marily · 06-30-2006, 12:02 PM

I also want to thank you very much for all the work you have done to make this drug available. We are truely blessed that people like you exist!
I do have a question on the qualification.
It seems to be stating that you must have agressive cancer and tumor growth? not responding to Herceptin .. if i am understanding what I read.
Also it would be wise to be on something like on of the Aromatase inhibitors. Does this mean If I can not take Herceptin because I am allergic to it, but my cancer which was VERY AGGRESSIVE but which has not changed from NED, (of which I am very thankful ), I would not qualify?
When I read the compassionate use statement I am confused on this?
Thank you
Marily

06-30-2006, 12:02 PM	#7
Marily Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 75	Tykerb qualification I also want to thank you very much for all the work you have done to make this drug available. We are truely blessed that people like you exist! I do have a question on the qualification. It seems to be stating that you must have agressive cancer and tumor growth? not responding to Herceptin .. if i am understanding what I read. Also it would be wise to be on something like on of the Aromatase inhibitors. Does this mean If I can not take Herceptin because I am allergic to it, but my cancer which was VERY AGGRESSIVE but which has not changed from NED, (of which I am very thankful ), I would not qualify? When I read the compassionate use statement I am confused on this? Thank you Marily