Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Ar, Herceptin is not a chemo under the usual definitions. It is an antibody and therefore has more in common with the body's own immune system. I have a favorable opinion of it. Chemos may bring about shrinkage in breast cancer, but it contributes little by way of added survival even with surgery. Triple negatives should look at PARP inhibitors, angiogenesis inhibitors, anti-metastatic agents, and immune correctives. At 04:26 AM 7/27/2010, you wrote: > > > > I would only suggest Avastin if it is covered by insurance and is > > used in minuscule quantities as a small part of an angiogenesis > > inhibition strategy. Other than certain hormonal therapies, drugs > > are largely useless in breast cancer. > >, what do you suggest for breast cancer? I feel the same way >about the use of chemo for breast cancer. But, I have known people >for whom herceptin has been wonderful. Plus, I there are women who >have had their tumors shrink enough on chemo to have surgery. So, >I'm a little unsure of what is best. > >I'm glad the hormone positive women have options, but I'm worried >about my triple negative friends. > >What direction should they look for answers? > >I hope you are feeling good these days. Your posts to the group are >frequent and humorous, so I hope that means I can assume you are doing well. > >ar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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