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Two things I would recommend. First get a second and third opinion. i urge all of her2 memebers to do this. Unless you are like Christine and know all the data and trials then you need to do this. I know of two situations (one being my own) that i did not have the most up to date care. I was never offered Herceptin. I found out about it on this web site. My other friend who is a retired Dr. had prostate and went to a collegue (friend oncologist) and was never offered intermitten hormones which is the latest in prostate care. We both feel we should have been more of our own researcher and advocate not just trust what the Dr. says and my friend was an internist for 40 years!
Second, with or without cancer I think everyone should have a will. It may sound insensative coming from an oncologist. I think nobody ever knows what lies ahead. Who know we would have a tsumuni? What were the chances of that happening? It places an unfair burden on family members and many people have family arguements over wills. So for everyone's interest I think it is best. Just my two cents. As to your mothers chances of survival? i will tell you what my oncologist says,"I do not know I left my crystal ball at home today. I have seen the best prognosis do the worst and the worst prognosis do the best. So go home and do a lot of praying". I think this is very true. I hope this e-mail does not sound insensative in any way and I will say a prayer for your mother. hang in there!
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