[Laurel]

Chelee, consider yourself forgiven. I know you and Pam are really in serious battles at present and that is an all consuming and exhausting position. I do think that 10-15 years is not as painfully slow as it seems on first blush. Remember Herceptin began with clinical trials leading to metastatic patients receiving it liberally and finally a fast track status that made it available in the adjuvant setting. More targeted therapies are coming on line and I believe you will be here to take advantage of them.

The new notion of examining our marrow to see what the ca. cells that are there look like in terms of their genotype is an interesting hypothesis that may mean better use of targeted therapies already here and perhaps a customized combo for your personal cancer attack cocktail! This testing my come into vogue soon in the form of a trial, and perhaps some of us may be eligible to participate! I am so hoping all of our Her2 Support family will be here to see BC conquered!