Update
Hello everyone,
Well the results are interesting. After 6 months of navelbine/herceptin/zometa, Moms tumor markers are up 8 points from 35 to 43. The scans show that her liver, lungs and bones are still clear so that is excellent. But the scans did find a new 1.5cm node under her left breast. Her onc said she could continue with the navelbine/herceptin if she wanted to but if it was her, she'd go for the big guns. So she's suggesting 6 to 8 treatments of FEC. This would mean no herceptin while on these chemos. We're just not sure what to think of all this. Her oncologist said she wants to be really aggressive and knock this back. But we're not so sure about stopping the herceptin. Why do you all think of this chemo combo? Is this typical for a Stage IV treatment? I just can't remember reading much about it. Any info on side effects? Her onc said it can be rough, but she thinks it's the best way to go. I'd love to hear all of your input.
Thank you so much. Love always,
Brittany
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