Vision Problems - Side Affect of Herceptin???
I thought I previously may have read that Herceptin can affect the vision? I have only one more treatment to go, but I noticed my vision is getting progressively worst. Of course, I turned 54 today which means I am 365 days closer to the senior citizen category. All seriousness, is this a side affect of Herceptin? How long after I complete my Herceptin treatment should I wait to have an eye exam? I had lasik surgery 7-8 years ago, and I was hoping I would never have to wear glasses again. I didn't want to rush and make an appointment if my vision might continue to get a little worst. On the other hand, I am wondering if I should have it looked at sooner than later.
I welcome your 2 cents...
Louise
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- Diagnosis 06/06 - Stage II-A BC; BC was 2.5 cm, grade 2; ER/PR negative & HER-2/neu positive;
- Mastectomy w/ reconstruction (implant) in 09/06;lymph nodes - negative;
- AC/Cytoxin combo - 4 treatments (dose dense);
- Taxol/Herceptin combo- 12 weekly treatments;
- Completed chemo - 2/07; completed restruction 02/07; reduction of left breast.
- BRCA 1 and 2 negative - 6/15/07;DX high risk for distant recurrence
- MRI, 08/02/07 - NED
- 1 year Anniversary - 09/07; completed Herceptin 11/07.
- Mammo 02/14/08 - NED; MRI - 08/2008 - NED
- 2 year Anniversary - 09/08
- Mammo 02/09 - NED; MRI - 08/09 - NED
- 3rd year Anniversary - 09/09
- 5th Annivery - 09/2011 - NED
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