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my2boys · 10-01-2010, 02:17 PM

I was stage 2B and then I had a local recurrence. I don't know if I am still a 2B or what, but there are no mets involved. I did have to undergo chemo again and now I am currently on Herceptin and Tykerb while going through radiation. The only problem with this regimen is the diarreha. Once you figure out how to control it, whether it be with immodium, lomodil or diet you will be fine. I have to say that the doctor who said Tykerb is no walk in the park was wrong.

Tykerb/Herceptin is doable. It just requires a bit of adjusting what you can/cannot eat and when.

10-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#11
my2boys Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients I was stage 2B and then I had a local recurrence. I don't know if I am still a 2B or what, but there are no mets involved. I did have to undergo chemo again and now I am currently on Herceptin and Tykerb while going through radiation. The only problem with this regimen is the diarreha. Once you figure out how to control it, whether it be with immodium, lomodil or diet you will be fine. I have to say that the doctor who said Tykerb is no walk in the park was wrong. Tykerb/Herceptin is doable. It just requires a bit of adjusting what you can/cannot eat and when.