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Jade · 04-02-2006, 05:27 AM

I am Stage I, 17 months out from dx, 4 rounds of EC followed by 1 yr Herceptin. So far so good. When I asked my onc what's next he said that at the end of Herceptin (July 06) I would have the appropriate scans to ensure everything is ok, however, he's ordering a brain scan right now (not waiting 4 mos.), even though I have no symptoms. I'm fortunate to have a doctor who is considered to be at the top of his game. I'm no expert but I recall reading that HER2 girls are estimated to have a 10% higher risk of mets to the brain, as Herceptin works so well for the body but unfortunately like many or most chemos, doesn't cross the blood brain barrier. So I would say, get the brain scan now.

My heart goes out to you. I will follow your posts. Best of luck,

Jade

04-02-2006, 05:27 AM	#2
Jade Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 72	Hi Kay, I am Stage I, 17 months out from dx, 4 rounds of EC followed by 1 yr Herceptin. So far so good. When I asked my onc what's next he said that at the end of Herceptin (July 06) I would have the appropriate scans to ensure everything is ok, however, he's ordering a brain scan right now (not waiting 4 mos.), even though I have no symptoms. I'm fortunate to have a doctor who is considered to be at the top of his game. I'm no expert but I recall reading that HER2 girls are estimated to have a 10% higher risk of mets to the brain, as Herceptin works so well for the body but unfortunately like many or most chemos, doesn't cross the blood brain barrier. So I would say, get the brain scan now. My heart goes out to you. I will follow your posts. Best of luck, Jade