Great pictures Joe...how do you stay so young?

My incredible sister not only taped the movie for me on Tivo, but she also taped it on VHS!!! I got to watch the movie Saturday night when I got to her house after midnight. I haven't looked at the tape yet and I forgot it in Connecticut, but I'll get it next weekend. If the tape is good, I would be more than happy to put it on DVD. We can pass the DVD and VHS versions around. Just let me know which version you want. Send me your address privately and I'll make a list of where it will go next...I will also inquire about posting it on utube or a similar site. I don't want to infringe on copyright laws or anything.

Thank you Maryanne!
 

Thats a really kind offer and one I'd be thrilled to take up if your tape is okay, I can't wait to see it!
I'll send you a pm with my address etc and will be glad to post it on to the next happy recipient:)
Thank sis from all of us too, finger's crossed the tape's okay!

Living Proof - movie posted on Lifetime
 

I think Herceptin was approved in December, 1999. I started taking it in August, 2000 when I was stage 2.
By the way, here are some assorted links about the movie and Dr. Slamon. I don't know which ones have already been posted and which ones were not, so I will just post what I have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbUbdOnsfao

http://www.uclahealth.org/popup_play...is_slamon.html

http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/full...deo/1859715049

http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/movies/living-proof
Enjoy !!
P. S. Does anyone know when and where we can purchase a DVD or VHS of Living Proof?

Thanks Maryanne - I will PM you with my address etc. and I too will be happy to pay the costs of shipping etc.

thanks
caya

Herceptin was approved in September 1998, it was fasttracked by the FDA after the June ASCO meeting where the results of the phase III trial was given.

Regards
Joe

My sister almost didn't believe me that people all over the world want that tape. I promise to make copies ASAP and get it out. I'm going to make a new thread so that others that want the tape/dvd don't miss my post....

I thought the movie was a good portrayal, except for the part where they say "Herceptin has no side effects" Of course I would still do it again even though I had trouble w/ heart function. I can't blame that all on Herceptin. I think Adrimyacin had a significant role in my heart issues. Also, I would make sure I walked every day (As my Oncologist recommended-He was even willing to write a prescription for me to golf once a week) I am sure that would of gone over like a lead balloon at work. My husband started silently crying while watching the movie. You know the sniff, sniff, I got something in my eye kinda crying. It did make me more determined than ever to participate in whatever trials are available if/when I get to the stage IV club. I really want to feel like I have contributed in some way to the next generation out there facing this craziness. Peace Karen

Maryann,

I may have to take you up on your offer. We have direct TV and of course, now we can't get it to tape the show. I will of course, pay you. I'm off now to see if it is working. Please keep me updated.

Karen

FDA approved Herceptin in October 1998
 

Iwanted to let you all know the date. It was an important date for me when I became Stage 4 in 19999 a few months after FDA approval of Herceptin for metastic patients. It's all a dream that came true.
Thanks everyone
Hugs Christne

My Experience...
 

I was dx in '95 and then recurred in mid Aug, '98. Found to be HER2+, as they were then testing for this. I had to request it! 80% positive. That's how they tagged it back then.

Herceptin was fast-tracked by the FDA due to demand and made available to all metastatic bc patients September 28, 1998. I began taking it in Nov., after 8 wks of Taxotere and CT scans to be sure it was working. It was. I remained on H till late this past July.

How lucky can a stage 4er get??? Just in the nick of time -- to save my life. After 12 yrs of unyielding determination and brilliance on Denny Slamon's part.

That first pic of Dennis, w/wife and Barbara Bradfield -- is that a halo around him???

With love, http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gs...mals-butterfly

This is all so amazing. Thanks Joe, Christine....and everyone on this board :) .

Thanks for taking the time and making the effort for all of us Maryanne!

Thanks Christine for the date, I only knew it was approved here three weeks before my diagnosis in '05 and in fact was the first thing my surgeon told me when reading the path report. I do intend learning more of the back ground of how herceptin came about and appreciate every day how fortunate I was to receive this wonderful drug at early dx.