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We have recently become aware in this HER2 bc support group, that as many as 30% will eventually have brain metastases. There were even those who did not have any symptoms, but found to have brain mets after insisting on this MRI. A benefit is that tumors are found early and treatable w/ radiation therapy. As you may already know, HER2 cancer cells are high grade, and can travel from the lymph nodes to the brain or the lung to the brain, which I feel are the pathways. Our insurance is usually not in agreement with the cost of an elective MRI, but pays without Question when symptoms appear first. A few have reported to have headaches and some others dizziness, that prompted the Oncs to get an MRI to rule out brain mets. Thank you for your QUESTION!
Hugs AND WELL WISHES
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