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Trastuzumab for Oesophageal cancer (HER2)

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My husband has stage four oesophageal cancer, with mets to his lung, lymph nodes chest etc. He found out this week that he tested positive for HER2 gene and is now being given Trastuzumab (Herceptin) immunotherapy alongside his EOX chemotherapy. Has anyone got any insight or experience of this please - is it successful? The consultant seemed quite excited about it. 
 



 

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    Hi Daisy,

    I hope you're well!

    I came across your post while looking for info on treating HER2 positive oesophageal cancer with Herceptin and, as moderator Jenn pointed out, didn't find an awful lot!

    My mum has just found out she's HER2 positive and her team are looking to start her on Trastuzumab alongside chemo. If you're able, I'd be grateful to hear about your husband's experiences so we can find out a little more about what to expect? Don't worry if you'd rather not share right now - I know sometimes explaining everything can be very stressful!

    Thanks

    C

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    Hi Daisy,

    I hope you're well!

    I came across your post while looking for info on treating HER2 positive oesophageal cancer with Herceptin and, as moderator Jenn pointed out, didn't find an awful lot!

    My mum has just found out she's HER2 positive and her team are looking to start her on Trastuzumab alongside chemo. If you're able, I'd be grateful to hear about your husband's experiences so we can find out a little more about what to expect? Don't worry if you'd rather not share right now - I know sometimes explaining everything can be very stressful!

    Thanks

    C

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