Can anyone tell me....

[MichelleH]

Can anyone please explain to me what is meant by "off label"? This would help me out extremly.
Thanks!

[SoCalGal]

There was a very good article from the American Cancer Society site. I emailed it to you - it was too long to post and I was having trouble copying the link.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_1_2x_Off-Label_Drug_Use.asp

Oh, now it is copying! Hope this helps, Flori

[DonnaD]

Michelle,
You have touched my heart. I will be praying for you, your family and that the new treatment will get you to remission again.

Donna

[chrisy]

Hi Michelle,

"Off Label" is when a medication is prescribed for a condition other than those it is specifically approved for. For example, Avastin is approved for treatment of colorectal cancer, but your doctor can prescribe it "off label" for breast cancer.

Please hang in there, Michelle. I know this must be terribly frightening for you to have had such mixed results in controlling your situation. You're dealing with a pretty complicated set of circumstances - keep pushing, there are a lot of treatments out there, it's a matter of finding the right combination.

Much love
Chris

[MichelleH]

Thank you for the link. This really clears thing up for me and also for my mother who was also in need of this info.
Thanks again!

[MichelleH]

Thank you for your response. We welcome and appreciate each and every prayer.
Bless you!

[MichelleH]

Thank you for your response and for the positive message of hope. I definetly needed it.
God bless.

[Believe51]

Hubby is also in a pickle, we are going to Dana Farber Cancer Institute this week or next just to make sure that we are ALL on the same page. I hope your new combo will work and allow you time to enjoy those wonderful children and loving husband. My hubby & I will keep you in our continued prayers. Watch out!!!!:...sending lots of hugs, smiles and prayers your way, hope you can catch 'em all!!>>Waiting For A Miracle>>Believe51..(Marie G)

[MichelleH]

Hugs, smiles & prayers coming right back at ya!
Thank you & God bless you & your husband.
Good luck at Dana Farber, I'll be thinking & praying for you both.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Michelle, I'm believing for you and the "magical" "right" combination for your mets. How honored I feel to "know" the courageous women who daily fight their battles and yet continue to bless each other with prayer, knowledge, and belief. I'll be praying for you and and hoping for some peaceful moments of contentment. Much love, mary anne

[Karen Weixel]

Michelle,

I am praying for you and your family (I love your picture). I truly believe there is a combo of meds that will get you back to NED.

Hugs,
Karen

[MichelleH]

Thank you for your many kind & loving words.
Bless you!

[MichelleH]

Thank you for your kind words of encourgement. Also thank you for the complment on the photo. I have to admit, it is eight years old. It is our wedding day when we were married at a public beach on Lake Michigan in (at the time) our home town. It is my favorite photo.
Thank again!