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goops · 04-02-2008, 05:42 AM

I have been getting Herceptin every 3 weeks, my muga scan has now dropped to 47. I know with Taxol the side effects were supposed to not be as bad if you have it weekly. Is the same true for Herceptin? Is Herceptin less toxic to the heart if you have it weekly? If so, I am going to try and get my oncologist to change my treatment schedule.

04-02-2008, 05:42 AM	#1
goops Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 305	Herceptin - weekly versus 3 weeks I have been getting Herceptin every 3 weeks, my muga scan has now dropped to 47. I know with Taxol the side effects were supposed to not be as bad if you have it weekly. Is the same true for Herceptin? Is Herceptin less toxic to the heart if you have it weekly? If so, I am going to try and get my oncologist to change my treatment schedule. __________________ May 2007 - Stage 3A, 12 positive nodes, her2 positive July 2008 - Stage 4 - Liver Mets Help my city grow: http://goopsville.myminicity.com/ind/