Update

heblaj01 · 02-18-2007, 10:09 AM

Angela,
The fact that you are taking Herceptin at the same time as you get radiation treatment is very likely to make their combined effectiveness greater based on the finding reported in other posts that radiation allows some Herceptin to overcome the blood brain barrier & penetrate the brain.
And your initial report of rapid shrinkage appears to confirm this possibility.

Joe · 02-18-2007, 11:58 AM

Angela,

Christine was DX'ed with brain mets in June 1999 and we will celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary in June 2008. (She promised to be there.)

Regards
Joe

Jean · 02-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Dear Angela,
The positive side is your treatment of herceptin is already working for you....please know I will keep you in my prayers for successful treatment!
I was very touched to read that you feel your a burden....your a kind person
worried about your family. I am more than certain that your mother and husband love you so very much and want to do all they can.
Remember that you would do the same for them. Take the LOVE....

Hugs,
Jean

TriciaK · 02-18-2007, 07:21 PM

Dear Angela, I know you will receive some good posts from people who can answer your particular questions---I haven't answers, but wanted to let you know you are not alone. Everyone on this website will be praying for you! Please let us know how things work out for you, and let your mom and husband do things for you---it helps them to feel they are fighting with you. God bless with to stay strong and keep on fighting! Hugs, Tricia

Tonya · 02-18-2007, 08:17 PM

Angela,
I am new to this site but I wanted to say stay strong and know that we love you and we will pray you through this rough time. I also live in N.C. Email me if you feel up to it. Who knows we might live in the same area. Take care Tonya

rinaina · 02-18-2007, 09:37 PM

Angela, please stay strong and fight this with all you have and more. You should not feel like a burden for your mother and husband certainly don't think of you in that way. It is their pleasure to do whatever it is they are doing and it helps them to feel like they can do something, anything. You just concentrate on getting well and never ever give up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

eric · 02-18-2007, 10:08 PM

Angela, as a husband I can tell you... you are NOT a burden to a husband and mother that love you. I feel good being there for my wife as I'm sure your hubby and mom do for you. Eric