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radiant · 11-27-2011, 10:40 PM

Hi Karen!

Thanks for letting us know the latest. A 7.6 CEA is not horrible, but I know you feel worried. If there is progression, I would seriousily consider going on the tdm-1 trial. I think tdm-1 can get it completely and the downtown NY office is recruiting. U have a 70% chance of getting this wonder drug. If u don't get it, u go on chemo of your physician's choice.

thoughts?

Kim

11-27-2011, 10:40 PM	#8
radiant Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 88	Re: Possible Progression/New Treatment For Liver Mets Hi Karen! Thanks for letting us know the latest. A 7.6 CEA is not horrible, but I know you feel worried. If there is progression, I would seriousily consider going on the tdm-1 trial. I think tdm-1 can get it completely and the downtown NY office is recruiting. U have a 70% chance of getting this wonder drug. If u don't get it, u go on chemo of your physician's choice. thoughts? Kim __________________ ------------------------------ Dx Stage 3C 2005, triple +, tons of lymph nodes as well. FEC, surgery, TCH, rads, herceptin 1 year. And, Aromasin. 2007 - recurrence to medistinal lymph node, Abraxene and Herceptin - took it down 50% 2008 - on Arimidex/Herceptin - stable lymph node. 2009 - stable on Arimidex/Herceptin 2010 - lymph node progression and liver mets. 2010 - went on Gemzar, Navelbine, Herceptin - Navelbine and Herceptin took liver mets down. lymph node slightly progressed. 2010 - did Xeloda & Tykerb - MAJOR progression in liver in only 6 weeks. Dec 2010 - present - Ixempra/Avastin/Herceptin/Fasoldex - regressing June 2012 - chemo break Sept 19, 2012 - start t-dm1. Chose this over going back on Ixempra.