how breast cancer cells infiltrated the brain, set up shop &(already developed)drugs

[Lani]

to prevent it

This is not her2+ specific research--I am about to research the source and may update if there seem to be her2 specific differences

http://www.mskcc.org/blog/researchers-find-clues-how-breast-can-infiltrate-brain

[bwAK]

It's also worth noting that the drug neratinib can penetrate the blood brain barrier. So, it can also potentially be used to reduce the chances of brain mets -- and it's indeed specific to Her2+. It should be available in early 2015.

[Mtngrl]

Thanks, Lani. This is fascinating.

[Adriana Mangus]

Im waiting for nerantibin to be approved, even though the clinical trials showed potential benefits for stage III bc patients, my doctor is willing to try it out.

Nothing to lose and a lot to gain.