Mom's follow-up
Hi guys. I apologize for not keeping up to date with Mom's status. Basically, we went to the onc, and he ordered some bloodwork. Of course, I was a pain in the butt and requested several more tumor markers, and he acquiesced. We ended up getting CEA, HER2 Serum, and CA-27.29. I should have results tomorrow. Can't say I am looking forward to reading them right now.
Anyway, if her numbers have gone up, we are gonna redo the MUGA right away, and get back on Herceptin if the numbers are OK. Oddly, he said to me, "There is a new drug out there." I said, "You mean Tykerb?" He replied yes, but it's not available. I reminded him that Tykerb was the drug that I was telling him and his staff about for the last 9 months. I think he was a little embarrassed. But at least he mentioned it. So, if Mom's numbers are up, I might pursue the Tykerb while we start her back on Herceptin. I don't yet know whether she would qualify for compassionate use. That's another project entirely.
I am excited that it is getting near the end of the year, and that Tykerb might soon be generally available. I'm even more excited to hear that researchers haven't put down their microscopes with the development of Tykerb abd Herceptin when it comes to HER2/neu BC, and keep looking for more and better targetted therapies. I feel optimistic that we are closer to the answer. I'll report back with Mom's numbers soon. Take care all.
Tom
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