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Tom · 11-03-2006, 06:12 PM

Well, that's the story. I thought it might offer some hope to somebody out there going through this mess to hear just how powerful Herceptin can be for some. God Bless the people at Genentech that developed this wonderful drug. And I wish the same good fortune to those at GSK who no doubt worked just as hard on Tykerb. I pray that Mom doesn't reach the point where she needs to turn to Tykerb for help. The question put to me by the oncologist now, is whether to resume giving Mom Herceptin. It sure is a break not schlepping up to the hospital every Friday to get her infusion. But will she remain cancer-free without it? If anybody wants to chime in on that one, please do. Like Ross Perot in his presidential debate years ago, "I'm all ears". I think I'll go have an eclair with Mom and ponder that question.

Greatfully yours,
Tom

11-03-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
Tom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 290	continued... Well, that's the story. I thought it might offer some hope to somebody out there going through this mess to hear just how powerful Herceptin can be for some. God Bless the people at Genentech that developed this wonderful drug. And I wish the same good fortune to those at GSK who no doubt worked just as hard on Tykerb. I pray that Mom doesn't reach the point where she needs to turn to Tykerb for help. The question put to me by the oncologist now, is whether to resume giving Mom Herceptin. It sure is a break not schlepping up to the hospital every Friday to get her infusion. But will she remain cancer-free without it? If anybody wants to chime in on that one, please do. Like Ross Perot in his presidential debate years ago, "I'm all ears". I think I'll go have an eclair with Mom and ponder that question. Greatfully yours, Tom