I am 40 years and I live in Denmark
I have lived with stage 4 bc for now 8 1/2 years. Treated with Herceptine alone and in combination with all the normal cemo. Right now in combination with Gemzar for over half a year. My onc. next idea is to try a new drug in Denmark, Alimta. I was vundering if any of you have infomations about the drug and if it is able to be given in combination with Herceptine. I can´t find any informations on that.
Is your doc switching you off Gemzar for the Alimta? I though Alimta was for asbestos induced lung cancer... I know some drugs work better than others- but why Alimta for bc?
Yes Alimta is for lung cancer. I don´t think my Gemzar will continue to help me more, because I can fell it is time to change cemo. There is no more cemo used for bc left for me to try, thats why he wants to try Alimta. If you have any other ideas please let med know.
Go to the Search button on the top of this web page and type alimta. You will see many threads from previous women who have had lung mets and they all talk about their treatments.
Generally, if you have a question, you can find some helpful info here.
Dear Helle -
I am assuming that you have stubborn lung mets and that is the reason your doctor is interested in trying the Alimta.
Please comfirm which place the mets are that need treating.
You have done and AMAZING job of surviving for so many years!
Congratulations for that.
I was on Alimta and herceptin after Gemzar stopped working. I was on it for 2 months but it did not work for me. That doesn't mean it won't work for you. I found it easier to take than the gemzar but I think you have to have vitamin B12 before you take it and while you are on it. I can't remember for sure but I am sure it was a B vitamin otherwise you get very anemic.
I think it's great that your doctor is thinking about options and I wish you the best of luck.
Thanks for your reply and yes I have metc. in my lung. The left lung is bad and the metc are placed in the pleura. And I think thats why my onck is surgesting Alimta for me.
Herceptine and Alimta
Lung mets??
Hybrid Mode
