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Brenda_D · 10-05-2007, 02:10 PM

Knowing that Herceptin doesn't protect the brain from metastasis, at what point in your treatment should you request a brain MRI?
I know most onc's want to wait for symptoms, but I'd rather not, since I can't tell what may be Herceptin related side effects (headache, blurred vision at times) or not.

10-05-2007, 02:10 PM	#1
Brenda_D Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 368	When should you ask for a brain MRI? Knowing that Herceptin doesn't protect the brain from metastasis, at what point in your treatment should you request a brain MRI? I know most onc's want to wait for symptoms, but I'd rather not, since I can't tell what may be Herceptin related side effects (headache, blurred vision at times) or not. __________________ 12/12/06- IDC Stage III, 4x A/C, 35 rads, Herceptin 1 year