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StephN · 02-07-2006, 10:32 PM

Dear Merry -
Understanding now that your tumor IS high grade, that puts a little more urgency on things from what I know.
Getting the Her2 serum test is great, but they say this really works better for those who already have mets and is useful as a tool to monitor if treatment is working or not.
I am not sure how well this would work for someone without mets. I suppose the reverse could be true, but after having met the researchers and the doctors who created this test in San Antonio this past Dec., this is my take on the test.

I would go for the Herceptin as it is very benign in terms of side effects and harm to the body in general. For me, there are NO side effects at all.

Keep seeking those additional professional opinions, and take life a day at a time.

02-07-2006, 10:32 PM	#17
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	High grade Dear Merry - Understanding now that your tumor IS high grade, that puts a little more urgency on things from what I know. Getting the Her2 serum test is great, but they say this really works better for those who already have mets and is useful as a tool to monitor if treatment is working or not. I am not sure how well this would work for someone without mets. I suppose the reverse could be true, but after having met the researchers and the doctors who created this test in San Antonio this past Dec., this is my take on the test. I would go for the Herceptin as it is very benign in terms of side effects and harm to the body in general. For me, there are NO side effects at all. Keep seeking those additional professional opinions, and take life a day at a time.