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Nancy L · 08-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Tykerb definitely passes the blood brain barrier and it has been found to be very effective. But it is expensive---about $3K a month. Could that be the reason he has mentioned it to you? You need to find a way to get yourself seen right away by a breast cancer specialist, preferably one that is up on all treatments and resources for Her2+ breast cancer. I have found that general oncologists are usually not a good resource for advanced or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer patients.

Best of luck.

08-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#10
Nancy L Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: La Quinta, Ca Posts: 253	Re: brain mets - loss continues Tykerb definitely passes the blood brain barrier and it has been found to be very effective. But it is expensive---about $3K a month. Could that be the reason he has mentioned it to you? You need to find a way to get yourself seen right away by a breast cancer specialist, preferably one that is up on all treatments and resources for Her2+ breast cancer. I have found that general oncologists are usually not a good resource for advanced or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer patients. Best of luck.