Lapatinib + Xeloda = any hope?

StephN · 07-28-2010, 02:26 PM

Dear Galina -

You just keep on telling them you are NOT ready to give up and insist that you don't want THEM to give up on YOU.

This baloney about wanting you to "feel well" rather than "prolong your life" is just cost cutting. If you are well enough to hit your mets hard, then keep giving it a try. Worked for me, as you will see in my signature below. I had very extensive liver mets, got rid of them and they have never come back.

I send you hope for the energy to keep after your medical team for a different treatment.

StephN · 07-28-2010, 02:28 PM

P.S. Can they give you more radiation for some of the bone mets?

verainlove · 07-29-2010, 02:02 PM

Dear Steph
You are an inspiration for me as you went through hell and won. But Herceptin worked for you.
Herceptin stoped working for me although I didn't had it long. So did hormon tabls.
I have HER2+++ and if Herceptin doesn't work not much can be done I suppose. I can see their point.
Yes, thank God, I feel well and not going to give up but they wouldn't even listen to me. They have their guesses about the lenght of my life and nothing will make them to change their mind.
I think it's not right cos they try to play God. He alone knows what's going to happen.
I'm greatful for treatment I got and I can't demand any more as it's FREE here(unlike your country).
Unfortunatly I cannot afford private treatment as my husband got rid of me when I become ill leaving me with nothing.Another sad story, sorry.
I have quite spread of bone mets, the worst in spine(collapsed T2), had 5rad treatments for the spine 7 months ago when just diagnosed with secondary cancer. Now I was told I can receive rad treatment for bones just if I have pain.For now I haven't. So not sure if it's good or bad.
Thank you for your kind support.
Praying for you.
With love
Galina