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EB1203 · 07-12-2010, 01:38 PM

Hi, My mother-in-law was diagnosed last May with Stage III A breast cancer. She had a masectomy done followed by 6 chemo treatments and then 6 weeks of radiation. She was HER 2+ and was immediately put on Herceptin. This past June she was diagnosed with Brain metastases that are inoperable. She is now undergoing Whole brain radiation with dexamethasone 3x a day. I've talked to doctors and understand a little bit but I was really wanting to hear from other people who had experienced this and what to expect in the coming months. My mother-in-law agreed to treatment but wants absolutely no other information other then when to go for her appointments. My fiancee and I just feel so lost right now. If anyone wouldn't mind sharing their experience with me, we would very much appreciate it.

07-12-2010, 01:38 PM	#1
EB1203 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	What to expect with Brain metastases Hi, My mother-in-law was diagnosed last May with Stage III A breast cancer. She had a masectomy done followed by 6 chemo treatments and then 6 weeks of radiation. She was HER 2+ and was immediately put on Herceptin. This past June she was diagnosed with Brain metastases that are inoperable. She is now undergoing Whole brain radiation with dexamethasone 3x a day. I've talked to doctors and understand a little bit but I was really wanting to hear from other people who had experienced this and what to expect in the coming months. My mother-in-law agreed to treatment but wants absolutely no other information other then when to go for her appointments. My fiancee and I just feel so lost right now. If anyone wouldn't mind sharing their experience with me, we would very much appreciate it.