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Brenda S · 08-25-2008, 02:00 PM

I have just had my last Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin infusion. I've had six treatments--one every third week. I have now to finish with herceptin alone for 12 more treatmets. That will be a full year of Herceptin. I've experienced some rather nasty side-effects, fatigue, extreme constipation, intermittent nausea and generally feeling lousy for about a week after each infusion. But I'm now over the worst I hope. My question is: What is the optimum time to be on herceptin? I've heard everything from six months to three years. Are there any definitive studies I can look at? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

08-25-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
Brenda S Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 69	How long is recommended for herceptin? I have just had my last Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin infusion. I've had six treatments--one every third week. I have now to finish with herceptin alone for 12 more treatmets. That will be a full year of Herceptin. I've experienced some rather nasty side-effects, fatigue, extreme constipation, intermittent nausea and generally feeling lousy for about a week after each infusion. But I'm now over the worst I hope. My question is: What is the optimum time to be on herceptin? I've heard everything from six months to three years. Are there any definitive studies I can look at? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Diagnosed 3/08 at age 57 1.1cm tumor, ER-PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) Grade 2 Node negative clean margins Stage 1 lumpectomy 4/08 Mammocite Radiation 4/08 Will begin TCH Chemo 5/08 TCH 3 week cycle for 6 cycles Herceptin alone for 18 more treatments on a 3 week cycle Total chemo 12 months Neulasta 24 hours after each cycle