[rinaina]

Sheila, thank you for your reply. I am sorry to hear that after being diagnosed at stage I, two years later you became stage IV. Thank goodness there is herceptin. Do you mind me asking where your cancer spread to? I don't quite understand why some doctors are willing to keep you on herceptin longer than one year and others are so against it. I mean, I understand the risks to the heart and how carefully one has to be watched, but if all is okay, then why not keep the protection going with herceptin? I have read the latest concerns based on newer studies that indicate a higher % rate of heart problems then what was previously studied...originally it was like 4-5% and now a study showed 28%. Anyway, I do agree with you that we have to remain vigilant because there are no gaurantees. Thank you for your input. I appreciate your reply.