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Annemarie · 04-22-2006, 08:32 PM

Hi,
Brain mets is always scary. I was diagnosed with Stage 3b bc in May 2000. In 2001, 2003 and 2004 I have had single lesion brain mets. The last two were very tiny because I get tested every 3 months. I had WBR and both craniotomy and gamma knife. I am on Herceptin (waiting for Tykerb to be approved) and take Temodar. Temodar I am told works best for primary tumors not mets. but there is some benefit. There is a lot of hope so you and your mother keep hanging in there!
Annemarie

04-22-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
Annemarie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 90	Brain Mets Hi, Brain mets is always scary. I was diagnosed with Stage 3b bc in May 2000. In 2001, 2003 and 2004 I have had single lesion brain mets. The last two were very tiny because I get tested every 3 months. I had WBR and both craniotomy and gamma knife. I am on Herceptin (waiting for Tykerb to be approved) and take Temodar. Temodar I am told works best for primary tumors not mets. but there is some benefit. There is a lot of hope so you and your mother keep hanging in there! Annemarie