HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Off-protocol herceptin in Canada

02-13-2004, 06:15 PM

Hi Christine:

My oncologist is Dr. C. Bryce and she is based out of the BC Cancer Agency. I have just finished the first round of 8 schedualed rounds of chemo. I won't be finished for a number of months. I am on an accelerated program taking the chemo every two weeks rather than once every 3-4 weeks as is normal. I have to self-inject GCSF (FREEK-OUT!!!!!!!!!! Yuk!).

I wasn't sure if I actually wanted the herceptin at first but the more research I've done the more I can see why she so strongly suggested that I take part in the study on the chance that I would be on one of the receiving arms....I will let you know what happens to me. One thing I have discovered..........herceptin is stunningly expensive.

02-13-2004, 06:15 PM	#5
Merridith Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Christine: My oncologist is Dr. C. Bryce and she is based out of the BC Cancer Agency. I have just finished the first round of 8 schedualed rounds of chemo. I won't be finished for a number of months. I am on an accelerated program taking the chemo every two weeks rather than once every 3-4 weeks as is normal. I have to self-inject GCSF (FREEK-OUT!!!!!!!!!! Yuk!). I wasn't sure if I actually wanted the herceptin at first but the more research I've done the more I can see why she so strongly suggested that I take part in the study on the chance that I would be on one of the receiving arms....I will let you know what happens to me. One thing I have discovered..........herceptin is stunningly expensive.