I don't think anyone has posted information on Tykerb, a new drug in the fight against breast cancer. The news I have seen is very optimistic. Good to know there are new treatment options in the pipeline. Here's a link to just one article on Tykerb. Lauri
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/healthnews.php?newsid=44505
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Hi, thanks for posting this link. I have also read recently that those of us who test positive for HER2, but fail to show gene replication on the FISH test (about 10% of those who take the FISH test) might develop the full HER2 gene replication later. I am hoping to see more on this drug and a new test under development for HER2 so that I can rest more easy about my HER2 status. I believe I am going to talk to my new onc about starting on this drug. His view is HER2 +++ is HER2 positive.
Judy
lauri- thank you soooo much for posting this link; this is a new i had not heard about yet!! and with my her2 status of 3+++ i am definitely interested in it. will keep it for future reference (knock on wood).
thanks - hugs - stefanie
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