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Becky · 07-05-2006, 07:49 AM

Dear Lynn

I am sure your oncologist and you will come up with a good chemo plan of attack that will include Herceptin (and maybe Avastin too). Herceptin really gives an extra punch to Her2+ cancer in conjunction with chemo (like a taxane or navelbine+xeloda). Since it is also in the bones, I am sure you will also get Zometa.

If a biopsy on the new tumors is possible, you should have the tumor re-evaluated because sometimes an ER- tumor can turn positive. If this is the case, an antihormonal will help too.

Many women on this board are living high quality of life and living with bc mets for many, many years. You are not alone here. We can be here for you.

Kindest regards

Becky

PS - remember to get a brain MRI every six months as mets to the brain can be dealt with easiest when detected early

07-05-2006, 07:49 AM	#2
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Dear Lynn I am sure your oncologist and you will come up with a good chemo plan of attack that will include Herceptin (and maybe Avastin too). Herceptin really gives an extra punch to Her2+ cancer in conjunction with chemo (like a taxane or navelbine+xeloda). Since it is also in the bones, I am sure you will also get Zometa. If a biopsy on the new tumors is possible, you should have the tumor re-evaluated because sometimes an ER- tumor can turn positive. If this is the case, an antihormonal will help too. Many women on this board are living high quality of life and living with bc mets for many, many years. You are not alone here. We can be here for you. Kindest regards Becky PS - remember to get a brain MRI every six months as mets to the brain can be dealt with easiest when detected early