Tykerb - TEACH TRIAL

[Joannie]

Good Evening All:
I'm one of the gals that never received Herceptin, due to it being approved after my chemo treatment was completed. I was diagnosed in 2003. I've been looking into the TEACH trial here in Ohio, which is Tykerb. Unfortunately, I have made many phone calls to the 1-888 number and no one ever returns my call. My onc. doesn't believe this if for me and didn't believe in Herceptin for me because I was too far past treatment.
I just can never seem to let this area rest. I just came up on my 4 year mark of being diagnosed and I'm currently NED, as far as I know. It pains me to read on this board all the women getting Herceptin as a preventative. I'm so happy the drug is available but can't help but feel I missed the boat. Can anyone provide information about whether I should pursue the Tykerb? I was stage 2, HER2 3+, 3.3 cm tumor, 1 node positive. I had a double mastectomy, no rads.
I would appreciate any information you could provide.
Thanks and I pray for everyone on this site so often. You are all an inspiration to myself and many others.
Thank you!
Joannie Willhite