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Lisa,
I have never heard of this. I will not finish my Herceptin treatment until August 2010. It would be interesting to find out about it.

Margo

My friend told me her friend got the avatin, she was stage3/4 so she definately got the drug. She was on it for a year and then her blood pressure was too high so they stopped it. she has had all clear scans for two years.

You never know if going with a clinical trial is the best thing to do or not and I suppose that's why they call it a 'trial'. It's understandable for people to feel like 'guinea pigs' because in essence, it's close to that. It depends a lot upon the side effects of what it is they are using and they can usually tell you that. I almost did a clinical trial of 'Avastan', but the side affect was that it caused heart problems. They said they would back out after the 7th patient came forth with heart problems. That person came through 2 days after they told me about the trial, so it closed. It's difficult and it's scary to think that you are trying something that the medical field is not certain about, but you have to weigh it out. There can be a lot of good that can come out of new medicine and things that are popping up for sure. I am presently on TAC which was also at one time a 'clinical trial'. Unfortunately, from day one we are faced with decision after decision and only 'we' as an individual can make those final decisions. One thing that has helped me make decisions more easily is that I'm not making them for my child and hope to GOD I'm never faced with that!

I'm certain you will make the right choice, Lisa! You seem to be a very strong woman and very inquisitive. You will find your answers... never stop asking questions!

Hugs ~ Mar

I haven't heard of it, but, I admire those that do them. I would be too scared, but, someone has to in order to find new advancements and treatments I guess. Good luck to you if you do it.

Hugs, Diane ♥

the same freind who had the friend, was part of a clinical trial 18 years ago, for adriamycin and cytoxan, did not get taxol. she is cancer free 18 years later. and doing great. she inspires me every day. its a tough decision. I wonder if you can talk to other women who have been through it or currently involved, or will that mess up the study?

the same freind who had the friend, was part of a clinical trial 18 years ago, for adriamycin and cytoxan, did not get taxol. she is cancer free 18 years later. and doing great. she inspires me every day. its a tough decision. I wonder if you can talk to other women who have been through it or currently involved, or will that mess up the study?

the same freind who had the friend, was part of a clinical trial 18 years ago, for adriamycin and cytoxan, did not get taxol. she is cancer free 18 years later. and doing great. she inspires me every day. its a tough decision. I wonder if you can talk to other women who have been through it or currently involved, or will that mess up the study?

the same freind who had the friend, was part of a clinical trial 18 years ago, for adriamycin and cytoxan, did not get taxol. she is cancer free 18 years later. and doing great. she inspires me every day. its a tough decision. I wonder if you can talk to other women who have been through it or currently involved, or will that mess up the study?

how do I get rid of the repeats my impatient hands keep doing this ugh!!!1sorry

You keep hitting post. Sometimes the site is slow in posting what you wrote and you keep hitting post thinking that it didn't take it. Just hit it once and wait.

It happens..lol

I have never heard of this trial. Good luck to you!

Debby