[kristen]

Kris,

Let me say, you are the one who can help her better than anyone here. We can give you information that you can relay to her. Do you realize how specail you are? So many or too many friends don't know what to do, so they walk away and do nothing. You are the best kind of friend Julie could have.

Herceptin. You won't know for sure if it's working or not. It could very well be working and holding back other areas that would or could metastasize. I would think now her oncologist would be switching her meds since she has spread. I am the same age as Julie, my children are a little bit older than hers and I have not met. I think most women on here would agree to have Julie continue with Herceptin unless for some medical reason it is not recommended.

You will hear from amazing women on this site who will help you and Julie to ask questions and tell you what has helped them. There are women here who have met and are living waaayyyy past what there doctors predicted. They are fascinating, inspriring and truely helpful and sincere and know all the ins and outs of almost all the chemo regimens that are out there. Tell Julie there are options.
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I just had a friend who was told that there was nothing left they could do and I got on here and within an hour she had more hope than that doctor ever gave her and she is in new treatment and doing super. My best to you and Julie and please keep us posted. I will keep Julie in my prayers and soon, she will be on the road to NED.