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Flori,
I can't think of one thing that is NOT upsetting about brain mets nor the treatment options available for them.
However, I do believe it is the right of the individual to be FULLY INFORMED with the most current research on the potential for devastating side effects of any tx's.
Most especially since those of us with Her2+++ are extending our survivals with the addition of Herceptin (and perhaps Tykerb, now.) Quality of Life during that longer survival is also a right of all.
And, if indeed WBR is found to be neccessay, there are very good current researchers who have found that 'less is more' and longer time frames less potentially damaging. That is also a message that needs to get out there, rather than 'same old same old' procedures.
best to you,
pattyz
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