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Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I have been on Herceptin for almost 5 years now and continue to be NED so far. I began receiving Herceptin after a local recurrence in early 2010. I receive the treatment every 3 weeks and will continue indefinitely, potentially adding Perjeta as another way to block any recurrence. The symptoms I have are a runny nose, weakened fingernails, some joint pain. Each time I receive the infusion I do have mild flu-like symptoms, however by the next day they pass. Compared to other chemotherapy drugs I have taken it's pretty darn easy.
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Diagnosed June, 2006 HER2+++, ER- PR-, Grade 3, Stage IIB. Modified radical mastectomy, radiation, chemo, Herceptin, Tykerb 1 year. [*]In remission until 2/2010. Small tumor detected on chest wall during routine scan. 2/2010 surgery to remove tumor, started Herceptin/Tykerb, follow up radiation. [*]12/26/2010 - Off Tykerb due to allergic reaction[*]12/16/2014 - Have continued on Herception for almost 5 years now and remain NED. Discussion with onc re adding Perjeta to the Herceptin as another way of preventing recurrence. Still in discussion phase. 12/26/14 Onc applying for approval for Perjeta.
Perjeta approved and I received one infusion. It had an immediate impact to my lungs and I experienced difficulty breathing so.....I'm going to be sticking with just Herceptin. Still looking for a good vaccine program to enroll in.
Debbie K
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