Intrathecal Herceptin Is Working!
 

Just got the call from my oncologist that, after only two treatments of intrathecal Herceptin over the past 5 weeks, all four of my new brain mets have shrunk and there are no new ones! IT IS WORKING!!!!

We are going to continue with the once monthly treatments and will probably scan again in another 6 weeks to see where we are at. Looks like I get to dodge the whole brain radiation bullet once again. Thank you GOD!!!!

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Oh Courtney. How wonderful!!! :-)

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Hi Courtney,
Wow...now this is some very fantastic news! I am so happy for you. You are a true trailblazer for this dreaded disease. I'm especially excited that you have had such great results and so quickly! :) The fact that you can avoid radiation is another major plus. I think I will now do that happy dance. Woo hoo you go girl. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks so much for the update...it's put a smile on my face.

Chelee

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All right, Courtney! Wonderful news.

Barb A.

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What a blessing! I love your excitement and i know we all feel the same joy for you! Keep it up until they are melted away to NED!
Elizabeth

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I am so thrilled Courtney. I am really very, very happy for you.

Julie

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Extraodinary and fantastic news!

so happy 4 U.

- Kim

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I'm with chelee doin the happy dance... And with everyone else sporting a huge smile! So wonderful to hear such good news!

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Great to hear that Courtney!!!!

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This is wonderful, truly wonderful news for you, your family, friends, and all of us too!!! Thank you for paving the way for us and congratulations on your winning strategy! These pesky brain mets have no chance!

You made my day!!!

Love,

Marcia

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Just had some bad cancer news from a friend - and this fab news from you balances that out.

Keep pushing those mets to the edge and out the door. Very elated for you and Jay!

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Many congratulations thats the sort of news we want every day till everyone is NED!!

Jenny

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Dear Courtney

Great news!! I wanted to hear good results from you because I did suspect this might work for you because you responded so well to Herceptin in your body. Since this method is the only way to get Herceptin into the brain, I was very hopeful this would work for you.

You are very brave and are also a pioneer - leading the way for others and a true warrior. I admire your tenacity at leaving no stone unturned.

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WhoooHoooo...you go girl!

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So very happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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That is fantastic news! I love hearing this!!!!

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Courtey,
Chiming in with another Whoooo....Hoooo.

You are blazing trails for many who are trying to think of alternatives to WBR.

Great to see such fantastic news....Lori

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Congrats to you, Courtney! What FABULOUS news!!

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Oh, Courtney, your news is wonderful. I read your Caring Bridge page, too. I always look forward to reading your news--you amaze me.
Love,
Karen

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Courtney:
I just loved reading this twice -- caringbridge & HER2. WhoHoo! I am soooo happy for you. You're paving the road for us and winning too.
Love & Hugs,

Kris...