diagnosed with brain mets

dormouse

after couple of months of unexplained pains in head and a week i hospital, cat scan and mri scan, it is confirmed i have 2 brain mets. They plan to attack them with radiation. Waiting to hear about appointment.

Nov. 2006. Initial diagnosis: Stage 4. Breast cancer.

Jan - May. 2007 Chemo (Adriamycin/cycloposphomide)

Various hormone tablets over the years since then, now suspended.

Heerceptin for about last 6 yrs. 3 weekly infusion, changed to injection about a year ago.

Radiation to breast Sept 2016, 25 sessions.

Moderators

Hi dormouse, and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

We're so sorry you find yourself here, but we're really glad you found us. You're sure to find our Community an incredible source of support, information, and advice as you navigate this progression. For starters, we have a very active and helpful Brain Mets Sisters thread, where many of our members share their experiences with this type of mets. Stop by that thread and say hi; you're sure to get great support there!

Thank you for joining and posting. We look forward to hearing more from you soon!

--The Mods