Why most oncs refuse off label combos & a rare case of such regimen

[heblaj01]

In this 2006 patient case story, the reasons for the strong reluctance of oncs to prescribe unapproved combinations of chemo drugs is well explained & the rare permission to take on such a (successful) combo chosen by the patient after some research on toxicities is detailed : Xeloda, and Herceptin plus Avastin.
http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/MAMM/2...1512204?&pbl=7
On My Mind: Going Off Protocol

Why one man and his wife ignored the standard treatment

[Hopeful]

Thanks for a very thought provoking article. Medicine is not just a science, but an art, as well. Lucky is the patient who can find an artist when she needs one.

Hopeful