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mamacze · 11-07-2012, 05:49 AM

Ellie,
Yes, it is specific treatment options and HOPE that carries the day for me!
For my tumor's genetic mutation the lab noted a promising drug called Everolimus which is now approved for use with renal carcinoma. They thought it would be the most effective and has already shown promising results. It is comforting to know exactly which drug has the best shot at working when this pesty lung met starts to act up again. In the meantime; Herceptin continues to work well.
The hope that this gives me, made it worth the effort of shouting from the tree tops!
XOXO

11-07-2012, 05:49 AM	#6
mamacze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madison, Connecticut Posts: 638	Re: Tumor Profiling - I have to share with you Ellie, Yes, it is specific treatment options and HOPE that carries the day for me! For my tumor's genetic mutation the lab noted a promising drug called Everolimus which is now approved for use with renal carcinoma. They thought it would be the most effective and has already shown promising results. It is comforting to know exactly which drug has the best shot at working when this pesty lung met starts to act up again. In the meantime; Herceptin continues to work well. The hope that this gives me, made it worth the effort of shouting from the tree tops! XOXO __________________ 2001 - Stage 0, lumpectomy, radiation, tamoxifen 2004 - Stage 4, mets to 4 lobes of lungs and liver, lumpectomy, er/pr -, her2 neu+++, Herceptin and Navelbine then Herceptin only. 2005 - Breast Ca vaccinations with the Tumor Vaccine Group in Seattle 2011 - Still Herceptin only and NED 2011, June - STOPPED Herceptin and kicked up my heels! 2012, February - 1 small tumor came back to haunt me in my lungs - back on Herceptin only, tumor stable. 2015, November - tumor on lungs removed (Segmentectomy), back on Herceptin only Received U of W vaccine clinical "booster" Vaccine 2022 On Herceptin and NED continues - WOOT WOOT!