On 5/17/2008
Jodie wrote:
On 5/14/2008 creeocean wrote:
Hello, I'm new to this site. May 9th was my one year anniversary. On May 9th I was informed that I had stage 1 BC. Three short weeks later, on May 28th I was informed that the BC had metastatised to both my lungs after a routine CAT scan was conducted. I was treated with 4 FEC-100, then 3 taxotere. both treatments reduced the nodules on breast and lungs. I then went on herceptin [once a week] for 8 weeks. Unfortunately the herceptin didn't work. I am now on my 4th FEC-100 with 2 more rounds to go. Again the some of the nodules on lungs are reduced. After the FEC, my doctor recommends a break from chemo. But I am scared. If herceptin doesn't work, what other protein options are there. Any body out there in a similar circumstance.
dear creeocean:
your situation sounds almost identical to mine..I am also her2 positive with neg lymph nodes and have also found myself with mets to lungs..
mine was originally diagnosed in 01 though, and I have had a recurrence which has come back as mets to lung area.. this was a shock to say the least! I have taken three months worth of herceptin in hopes that it has helped me, wont know until after my pet scan next week? Your situation makes me a little uneasy now hearing that it didnt work for you..I know though that we are all differant and our cancers respond differant to the meds.. I have never heard of the other kind that you mentioned..the Fec-100.. I did take several months of the taxotere with avastin, which proved to be somewhat successful in shrinking and disolving the tumor they found on xray in my lung.. I also had bc mets to most of the lymph node chain in my lung area..and so far it has gotten better too.. there was still some activity in one of my bronchial tubes and I will know next week if the pet scan shows if it has improved or not.. sorry I really cant help you with more knowledge or any other meds for you to try if your dr. suggests something else.. my circumstance is very similar to yours though with the mets to the lung.. how many nodules did they find?
Wishing you much success and good wishes your way in your br. cancer fight..
Jodie
P.S. I meant to say that I was also negative for the hormone status of my br. cancer.. sorry
Jodie