M.D.Anderson protocol

HavahJ · 01-22-2006, 02:32 PM

Has anyone done the M.D. Anderson protocol for breast cancer that has only one site of metastisis? It involves Herceptin and abraxane and supposedly keeps some people NED for a very long time. I think I'm going to try it.

Esther · 01-23-2006, 05:21 PM

It sounds like a plausible combination. I believe I read somewhere that they think Herceptin and Abraxane have a synergistic effect.

Let us know how you do on it, if you decide to go ahead with it.

doh2pa · 01-24-2006, 11:33 AM

Hi Havah,

I am doing a similar protocol - herceptin, carboplatin and a new abraxane like study drug called ixabipalone. Diagnosed with liver mets in September - started treatment (weekly in October). Had CAT scan just before holidays and of the 4 liver mets, 1 is gone, 2 are shrinking and one has no change so we are hopeful this is working. I was also told by my onc that Abraxane is thought to have a synergistic effect with Herceptin.

Donna

al from Canada · 01-24-2006, 01:46 PM

Havah,

What is the site of the mets?
Al

al from Canada · 01-24-2006, 02:22 PM

This is a fuzzy picture of the results but it gives the information, which one might assume was similar response rates in the adjuvant setting. Any comments on this??
Al