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KeelyB
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8 years ago

Perjeta access as second line treatment for HER2+ MBC - suggestions please

I was diagnosed with MBC in Nov 2011 (first diagnosis: mets to liver, bones, lung & brain), and have been feeling very well for years on Herceptin.  However, this month, there has been new growth in t...
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KeelyB
Member
8 years ago
Thanks Kath @primek
We did a biopsy and the pathology is still HER2+, so no change there meaning it's become resistant to Herceptin.  We are trying to find the contact at Roche to write to and explain the situation... fingers crossed we get a compassionate response!  The existing company access programs don't appear to apply to my situation.
Appreciate your message, thank you.