Irene From Tampa

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

Conversations took place yesterday regards Irene's circumstance and the ready access to TDM1. As already mentioned / posted in this forum, such access isnt currently available.

There may be issues with the drug - although its agreed that the drug does work in many people in their fight against a terminal disease.

As mentioned to the Genetech representative, their stated search is a CURE for cancer - in its many varieties & complexities - one, two at a time. These trials are many and well founded, providing the statiscal basis on which "cure" is processed and offered - however, one stastistic should be unavoidable in their considerations - zero.

Irene Fernandez had double-digit tumors reduced to zero.

TDM1 may be the cure for Irene Fernandez.
TDM1 may be the cure for many of others at this forum.
TDM1 may not be a perfect drug yet - that process continues in good faith - but it worked "as is" now
on Irene. Unlike any chemotherapy taken previously - and over a 14-15 year period there have been many - TDM1 made her tumors both shrink and disappear.

Liver toxicity levels are a concern - but when compared to the ravages cancer will undoubtedly impose on her body - its a minor challenge. Irene's faced larger mountains with a strong heart.

Its a risk worth taking - its a risk she's been willing to take for many months, but her voice went unheard - unheeded.

In the complex healthcare field, Irene needs a partner of similar strength & conviction as she.

Irene lives in an absolute world.
Perhaps others on this forum - most certainly in the country share her circumstance.

There are no greys - its fairly black & white.
Maybes dont exist - its yes or no.
Good intentions..a well placed heart - dont count.

After a long and hard search - a battle to stay alive until such a cure could be discovered - TDM1 was found. This may be it for Irene. In every sense of the phrase.

Irene's (our) plea isnt made for "good intentions"...
Its not a search for calm in a difficult time...
Its not an effort to leave no stone unturned...
Its a desparate / first clenching grab for life.

Adminstrative concerns wont change the nature of this moment. A long clerical/medical "to do" list cant prevent action. An expression of concern - although accepted as heartfelt - wont suffice.

Action is needed.
Bold, creative, motivated action is whats necessary.

I believe Genetech is capable of these things - if they have the will.

I believe Genetech is capable these things - if they mirror Irene's strength.

I believe Genetech can cure Irene's cancer.

I believe thats their stated goal.

The time is RIGHT NOW.