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Nice to hear from you, Vicky Z.
Did you see Shannon's post just below that her med onc wants to put her on Herceptin for a year? That is one up-to-date doc she is lucky to have. No matter what she decides, shows her doc is on the ball.
I am sure Joe will be posting some links to the most interesting reports for us Her2 positive gals.
Peace of mind and feeling somehow in control of ourselves is the place we all need to get to. That is easier said than done, and understanding exactly how herceptin works in our bodies can help with that.
The Genentech website does give that in detail, and when I started on my treatment for liver mets, which included Herceptin, I wanted to know just how each drug I was taking worked against the cancer. It was very interesting, and that enabled me to visualize my cells and what should be taking place. Seems to have worked in my case, and I still use mental imagery, especially lately when I wanted to direct my inner attention to the death and resolution of my brain mets.
Keep asking the good questions and making the effort to stay informed as there is SO much just around the corner that can save lives.
And keep that fab smile going, as that is worth a lot!
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