Tykerb with Herceptin

[eric]

In Sherry's post she mentioned that her onc is thinking of adding Tykerb to herceptin when able for added protection. I'm wondering if anyone elses doc would consider it. I know they'll be 2 schools of thought...one thinking added protection while the other saving it if and when needed.

Curious about everyone's thoughts.

[Lolly]

Knowing my onc, he'll use it if/when needed; he's of the school of thought that less is more when dealing with metastatic disease.

<3 Lolly

[Sheila]

Lolly
My Dr and your's seem to be on the same page....she is also a less is more and keep something for later.

[StephN]

My first thought runs to the astronomical cost of a combination of Tykerb and Herceptin for any length of time. The rate I have been going through my lifetime cap for my insurance, I have to think this way.

But, I would not hesitate to ask for it since I AM already a brain mets patient (even though NED now).

It was my first impression that they would exchange Herceptin for Tykerb if Herceptin failed the patient.

As this drug is just becoming available, it will be interesting to see how it works for various people in various situations. And I hope that there will be some posts here on this so we can all see how it is working.

I believe that Tykerb would be allowed to administer somebody with MBC (metatastic breast cancer) whose Herceptin has INITIALLY failed her.

Oh, Steph just beat me to it. Great minds think alike! :-)