[CourtneyL]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Yes, definitely check out the papers on Boswellia. There are some threads about it here too so check the search function and you can read about our past experiences with it as well. I think Brenda may have tried it too.

I had been taking Boswellia at a low dose since my brain mets diagnosis but I went off it once I started the vaccine trial in May. Then all of a sudden, I get hit with brain mets again. I start taking the Boswellia at super high doses three weeks ago (1800 mg x 3 daily) and all of a sudden there is shrinkage. I KNOW that it is not the Tykerb alone. I started taking Tykerb 3 weeks ago as well but this is my second dance with Tykerb. My brain mets progressed (albeit slowly) while on Tykerb previously.

Another explanation is the vaccine. I got my first booster shot in September.

I don't care what is shrinking them. I am just grateful something is. But yes, I would encourage anyone who is interested to check out the info on Boswellia. It can't hurt to take it.

And Steph, to answer your question - yes, I will get to continue on the trial! I'll be up two more times for vaccine booster shots, once on November 16th and again in January date TBD. Hope to see you again during one or both of my trips!