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AlaskaAngel · 04-23-2007, 10:23 AM

Joannie,

Your onc is not correct in regard to the TEACH trial. It is designed for those who have had Adriamycin, have no evidence of recurrence, and who have never had Herceptin. Even those who are just finished with chemo now are eligible. The only disadvantage they would have is that anyone in the trial can end up on placebo instead of the lapatinib.

I'm not sure why so many sites in your state are either not yet open or not going to be. Although some sites opened as early as December, the site where I inquired didn't open until March.

Try calling the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) and speak with an Information Specialist about it, and also give your onc a copy of the clinical trial announcement.

AlaskaAngel

04-23-2007, 10:23 AM	#5
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Keep Trying, Joanie Joannie, Your onc is not correct in regard to the TEACH trial. It is designed for those who have had Adriamycin, have no evidence of recurrence, and who have never had Herceptin. Even those who are just finished with chemo now are eligible. The only disadvantage they would have is that anyone in the trial can end up on placebo instead of the lapatinib. I'm not sure why so many sites in your state are either not yet open or not going to be. Although some sites opened as early as December, the site where I inquired didn't open until March. Try calling the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) and speak with an Information Specialist about it, and also give your onc a copy of the clinical trial announcement. AlaskaAngel