Dr Oz. One hour on BC today

LtotheK

I certainly had my moments during which I was an "unsuspecting idiot". I was afraid, and grabbing straws.  We are all vulnerable at one point in our journey.  There were times (still are) when I'm in denial.  I bought into some of the raspberry remedies for about five minutes--and I'm a practical Virgo type.  I wanted so badly for the treatment to be debunked, especially when I faced chemo.

And this is what is so dangerous about yutzes who offer misinformation to the public. 

MJLToday

Some people with metastatic disease CAN reach NED (no evidence of disease), or remission, for some time, whether it's weeks, months or years. Some can even take chemo or other treatment breaks if they are doing very well, or for quality of life type issues (vacation, special events, etc.)

But, except for a weird fortunate tiny minority (estimated maybe 1-2%), most of us will become resistant to whatever treatment we are currently on, and move on to the next, and the next.

LOL about Oz and the Gleevec.  I had a former coworker that just INSISTED that I had to youtube him about someone on that show doing well with mets BC and gleevec.  I tried a little bit to find it but just didn't have the energy to do it.  What an @ss. 

bevin

Hi eveyrone,

Gleevec is actually used for leukemia and has saved many lives. Its used for patients who are critical and other treatments have failed.

As related to Breast Cancer; There is also a  government clinical trial underway testing the use of Gleevec plus Femara on metastatic BC. The hope as I undestand it is since Gleevec fights certain proteins found in many cancers, including BC, it could be helpful. The trial is at MD Anderson, trial numberNCT00338728.

Hope this is helpful

Bevin