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Dear Jessica and others,
Do you think that if the infusion time was lengthened the side effects would be less? When I was treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America they used what is called "fractunated dose chemotherepy" where they divided a powerful dose of drugs into smaller doses over several days. This approach supposedly exposes the cancer cells for a longer period of time to maximize their efficacy, while reducing unpleasant side effects experienced with larger doses. While I did not have chemo there, I knew many who had with positive results. I know most hospitals probably won't infuse patients over several days, but they can increase the drip time and make some difference.
I too have been having bone pain that I was blaming entirely on the compression fracture in my back. I'm kind of thinking that it might be the herceptin and the combination of other drugs I'm on.
Blessings, Lu Ann.
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