Done W/herceptin?????
I don't understand. Herceptin corrects the defective gene HER2neu that overproduces a certain protein and causes out of control cell growth = bc.
Would a diabetic stop taking insulin. A person w/high bld pressure stop taking the meds that keep that under control.
I am a 4th stage ILC+2 out of 18 nodes (age 50, post menopausal in '95). Mastec, reconst + 8 mnths chemo (4 Adria, 8 CMF). Multiple liver mets in '98. HER2+. Taxotere for 9 mnths. Herceptin added after the first 8 wk scans, to be sure Taxotere was working for me, and have been on Herceptin since '98! I believe it prevents me frm having more mets. It is keeping me alive.
Why would someone want to go off Herceptin? Please explain the reasoning. It is alarming to me. God bless Herceptin. And God bless every one you on this board, my beloved soul sisters. Sending loving, healing energy your way always... ANDI
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