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Barbara H. · 04-10-2011, 06:33 AM

Good morning, Tricia!
I would agree with your inclination not to give up the Herceptin. Although the cancer mutates, I am sure that you still have cancer cells that are successfully being targeted by the Herceptin. It also no longer works alone for me the way it did when I recurred. However, TDM-1 worked for me, and as you know I am currently on Tykerb and Herceptin. I do not see how you can know which drug you were allergic to since you took two drugs. Xeloda is a a powerful drug, and it also can cause severe skin conditions. Once everything is cleared out of your system, I wonder if there would be a way to cautiously test the two drugs separately. Although the combination of just Herceptin/Tykerb is not FDA approved, this combination is supported by Oncologists at the Dana Farber.

I am also glad you were able to sleep. It makes a big difference and also promotes healing.
Best Wishes,
Barbara

04-10-2011, 06:33 AM	#19
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Another update on triciaK Good morning, Tricia! I would agree with your inclination not to give up the Herceptin. Although the cancer mutates, I am sure that you still have cancer cells that are successfully being targeted by the Herceptin. It also no longer works alone for me the way it did when I recurred. However, TDM-1 worked for me, and as you know I am currently on Tykerb and Herceptin. I do not see how you can know which drug you were allergic to since you took two drugs. Xeloda is a a powerful drug, and it also can cause severe skin conditions. Once everything is cleared out of your system, I wonder if there would be a way to cautiously test the two drugs separately. Although the combination of just Herceptin/Tykerb is not FDA approved, this combination is supported by Oncologists at the Dana Farber. I am also glad you were able to sleep. It makes a big difference and also promotes healing. Best Wishes, Barbara