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redwolf8812
redwolf8812 Member Posts: 2,463
edited June 2014 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

I am totally floored.  Was doing so well on 12 weekly Taxol & Herceptin - MRI showed tumors were shot to pieces, with no skin involvement.  However, had skin punch biopsy due to rash on breast.  Came back skin mets!  Just found out last night!  Surgeon is a little baffled since chemo worked on tumors.  I have no idea what's in store for me or my family.  Praying for guidance, for my family, and the doctors.  Anyone else have an experience like this?

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  • TriciaK
    TriciaK Member Posts: 362
    edited November 2010

    I'm coming in late here and really don't have any personal experience to help you but wanted to wish you well.

     A few ladies had skin mets on www.her2support.org so check it  out if you have'nt already. :)

    Tricia x

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited November 2010

    My story is similar to yours.  Dx with IDC and took AC and then Taxol and Herceptin.  While in the midst of my 30 radiation treatments and still on Herceptin, I was dx with IBC.  Stopped the Herceptin.  Switched to Tykerb and Xeloda and I have been in remission for over a year now.  I still take Tykerb every day and may for a long time.  Don't panic.  There are lots of other chemos to try and hopefully, like me, you'll find the one that will make you NED, too!  Good luck.

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