An Open Conversation on Metastatic Breast Cancer

[Barbara H.]

I just returned from Dana Farber where I attended the symposium on Metastatic Breast Cancer. The discussions and talks were taped and I will post the link when it becomes available.

I found it interesting that the prognoses for HER2+ breast cancer has changed positively in comparison to other types of breast cancer. I also found it noteworthy that Dr. Winer feels HER2+ cancers have a good chance of being cured in the next 5 to 10 years. Let's hope that it will be closer to 5.

Happy Halloween!
Barbara H.

[BarbM]

Wow! How exciting! I hope it's a cure in 5 years as well! Or sooner!!!!!!
I can't wait to catch the link when it's available.
Thx for the info,
Barb

[Rich66]

And the other types of BC? Any mention of the concept that breast cancer stem cells being Her2+, ER-?

[Barbara H.]

All types of breast cancer were discussed. There was not much mentioned about HER2+ that is also PR+ because the main focus in the future will be targeted therapy. There seems to be less interest in developing new chemotherapy drugs because of the increased effectiveness with targeted therapy. I did not take notes and do not wish to incorrectly post the information that was provided. I will post the link when it becomes available.
Barbara H.

[Cal-Gal]

Great news Barbara--

[Cal-Gal]

sorry-forgot to ask about ER and PR negatives?
Or triple negatives??

2 of my 4 tumors were triple negative
the other 2 were ER/PR negative and Her2+

[Sherryg683]

Wish they would hurry that cure up, 5 years seems like such a long time. At least they have something...sherry

[margiermc]

I feel hopeful.
margie

Dcis - 8/8/08
lumpectomy 9/2/08
liver met 10/14/08
tch 11/01/08 - 2/11/08
herceptin 3x wk
vaccine 6/09-last one 11/09
NED since 1/23/09

[CourtneyL]

Yes, Dr. Winer mentioned the 10 year prediction at the Young Survivors Conference in Dallas this past February. He inspired such hope and optimism in us HER2 gals. Praying its closer to 5 and that I can be here for the cure!