Dear Julie,
I wasn't aware that you had to be participating in a clinical trial in order to get herceptin. I was getting herceptin or almost a year in conjunction with chemo before I enetered the study I am currently in (GW572016).
I would seek a second opinion from another oncologist if I were you. I am currently being treated by a breast cancer specialist and the University of Indiana in Indianapolis for my metastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
I am close to your age and have four children ages 13, 12, 11, and 9. So trust me I know what you feel like by wanting to be here for them. If you would like to talk so that I can keep you updated please feel free to email me at
FisherRN2B@aol.com
Best Wishes, Martha