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08-30-2005, 10:14 AM

BarbaraL,

I was stage 3b. I had two primary tumors. Larger 4.5 cm. ER/PR-. 4 of 10 positive nodes. And Grade 9.

I had CEF and 25 zaps of radiation.

I even pushed for another round of chemo back in 03. But couldn't find an onc who would do it. And only knew of the Herceptin trial from a friend of my sister's in the US.

I asked for it then and got denied it too. The results of the trial have changed so many minds.

But I really believe the benefits are there just not measured by a trial. The oncs I talked to felt those benefits outweigh the risks.

I had my loading dose Aug 22 and for the first time since I got my pathology report I really feel hopeful. Cost of Herceptin, $70K. Feeling hopeful, priceless.

08-30-2005, 10:14 AM	#82
jjfromcanada Guest Posts: n/a	BarbaraL, I was stage 3b. I had two primary tumors. Larger 4.5 cm. ER/PR-. 4 of 10 positive nodes. And Grade 9. I had CEF and 25 zaps of radiation. I even pushed for another round of chemo back in 03. But couldn't find an onc who would do it. And only knew of the Herceptin trial from a friend of my sister's in the US. I asked for it then and got denied it too. The results of the trial have changed so many minds. But I really believe the benefits are there just not measured by a trial. The oncs I talked to felt those benefits outweigh the risks. I had my loading dose Aug 22 and for the first time since I got my pathology report I really feel hopeful. Cost of Herceptin, $70K. Feeling hopeful, priceless.