HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post

Peggy · 01-12-2009, 05:17 PM

Hi,

I had herceptin weekly while I was having chemo and then switched to every three weeks after I completed the chemo. I think I was told my ONC thought it might be easier on my body and possibly more effective. I was also in a clinical trial and the weekly admission was part of the protocol. I asked to switch to the every three weeks after I completed chemo because I work and it was more convenient.

I had a complete pathological remission at surgery after the chemo...so for me, at least, it was a great choice to do weekly. However, I don't really think studies show any difference between the weekly and three week cycles.

I know it is stressful to think you have a plan and then find there are other ways...but I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Peggy

01-12-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
Peggy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 40	Every week Hi, I had herceptin weekly while I was having chemo and then switched to every three weeks after I completed the chemo. I think I was told my ONC thought it might be easier on my body and possibly more effective. I was also in a clinical trial and the weekly admission was part of the protocol. I asked to switch to the every three weeks after I completed chemo because I work and it was more convenient. I had a complete pathological remission at surgery after the chemo...so for me, at least, it was a great choice to do weekly. However, I don't really think studies show any difference between the weekly and three week cycles. I know it is stressful to think you have a plan and then find there are other ways...but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Peggy __________________ Stage IIIC Diagnosed 5/05 FEC100 x4, Taxotere/Xeloda X4 (both with Herceptin) Mastectomy, Rads x33 Herceptin X 9 3 Years NED!