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Sandy I am surprised to hear herceptin doe not prevent the cancer from going to organs and bone. What is the point of it then?? I know it does not prevent brain mets but I cant belive it doesnt help other areas. I was dx in Jan 2003 with mets to my lungs after 9 yrs of being cancer free- Was dx as stage IV - treated sucessfully with taxotere adn herceptin- I have continued on the herceptin (being monitered for heart function -all ok so far) I was just dx a couple months ago (thru a pet scan) with bone mets and am receiving faslodex (monthly inj). In 2 months I will have my markers rechecked to see if it works- if not then I go to chemo.
Herceptin has been my "hope for a long time qand I was dissapointed to get the bone mets , but I am still on the herceptin. Just spouting off here-please excuse---I have had a frustraqting week.
God Bless you and all the gals here. You have benn wonderful! Patty d
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