Stem cell transplants?
I have read where several of you have had stem cell transplants. Exactly at what point in treatment are these done and why are they done. Just not sure what they are for but want to know about it, in case I ever need to pursue that option..sherry
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Sherry
Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44
13+ positive lymph nodes
Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006
4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin
NED since April 2006!!
36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately
8 years NED now
Scans every year
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