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Kate-
I know this is such a tough time for you. Believe it or not, the brain MRI is easier to deal with than the lung mets. One thing at a time. Continue with the testing for the brain MRI, but focus on the treatment for the lungs. There are so many options out there, and you need to be aware of that. When I was first diagnosed with lung mets, I was devastated. My onc recommended xeloda, and I did the clinical trial with or without lapatinib(tykerb) and was thrilled to have it stabilize for nearly 18 months!!
Please keep us posted as to your news...
Kind regards,
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Shell
init diag 3/17/03-stage IIIC
ER-/PR-/HER2+++
CET x4 neo-adjuvant
lump & SNB 8/03
CET x2
radiation and herceptin/navelbine 11-03-1/04
1st reoccur to lymph nodes 8/04
complete axillary dissection 12/04
herceptin/taxotere til progression (lungs) 3/05
xeloda w/out lapatinib trial 6/05
lapatinib/tykerb added 4/06
ended trial 8/06 due to progression
doxil / avastin 11/06-12/06 - wasn't working
navelbine/herceptin/avastin 12/06/3/07 - progression
gemzar/carboplatin/tykerb 4/07
mri shows extensive mets to bone in pelvic area 6/07
switched to abraxane (3 on/1 off) + tykerb 6/07
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