- We met with Dr Olopade today to discuss Gina's progress
- Dr Olopade had already talked to Dr Nicholas last week and decided the Gamma-knife surgery and IMRT radiation to the brain are the main priorities now
- In addition to the brain treatments, Dr Olopade advised we keep on the Herceptin every three weeks and start taking the oral chemo you may remember known as Tykerb
- Gina was on Tykerb in late 2007 with the Herceptin when she first started treatment
- Tykerb targets breast cancer cells that have too many HER2 receptors by going into the cell and blocking the HER2 pathways - helping to prevent cancer cells from growing, dividing, and surviving
- Click here for a link to how Tykerb works: http://www.tykerb.com/about-tykerb/how-tykerb-works.html
- After Gina is done with IMRT treatments (20-30 we have been told) and the Gamma-knife surgery, Dr Olopade is going to considering a new chemotherapy called Gemzar or Doxil in addition to the Herceptin
More later, just wanted to keep you all posted. Thanks for keeping up on us!
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Gina and Bobby I had not checked in with you guys for a while but just know, I think about all of you everyday and pray for your victory. Remember there have been setbacks before and you overcame those setbacks. You two are very strong and I know you will prevail. Love you guys Tatia
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