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al from Canada · 08-07-2006, 08:42 PM

Ceeson,
This is a very active and I thought proven combination, and I'm surprised it is still in clinical trials. Navelbine has been used specifically for lung mets, as it was first used in lung cancer, and xeloda is a pro-drug to 5-FU which is a good all round chemo. Provided the dosage is right, it should be well tolerated and hopefully, this combination will resolve your mets. Both are highly synergistic with herceptin.
Good luck,
Al

08-07-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Ceeson, This is a very active and I thought proven combination, and I'm surprised it is still in clinical trials. Navelbine has been used specifically for lung mets, as it was first used in lung cancer, and xeloda is a pro-drug to 5-FU which is a good all round chemo. Provided the dosage is right, it should be well tolerated and hopefully, this combination will resolve your mets. Both are highly synergistic with herceptin. Good luck, Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.