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Rich66 · 03-24-2012, 01:47 PM

What type of imaging will be done? Considering renewed activity in the originally diagnosed breast, you might ask about both a mammo and MRI on both breasts and a PET/CT for body. Possibly an MRI for brain. This would seem to give about as complete a picture as possible to inform your next steps.

A blotch might not be enough but if cancerous tissue is going to be removed and you pre-arrange things properly, you could investigate chemosensitivity testing that might better inform chemo choice.

Regarding Herceptin. Ongoing research seems to suggest benefit of continuation beyond progression. i.e. may not be your silver bullet..but more a thorn in the cancer's side.

03-24-2012, 01:47 PM	#9
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: Recurrence confirmed- need help!! What type of imaging will be done? Considering renewed activity in the originally diagnosed breast, you might ask about both a mammo and MRI on both breasts and a PET/CT for body. Possibly an MRI for brain. This would seem to give about as complete a picture as possible to inform your next steps. A blotch might not be enough but if cancerous tissue is going to be removed and you pre-arrange things properly, you could investigate chemosensitivity testing that might better inform chemo choice. Regarding Herceptin. Ongoing research seems to suggest benefit of continuation beyond progression. i.e. may not be your silver bullet..but more a thorn in the cancer's side.