Theorectically, one shouldn't get pregnant on Herceptin because the Her2 protein is needed for growth and cell reproduction and healing. Growth and cell reproduction are crucial in the developing embryo/fetus. However, obviously, your friends were fine but even Genentech does not recommend this as it could be a huge problem.
It is nice to see you post again. When I first joined in Oct or Nov 04 (just says Sept because Joe put up the new site and some of us had to rejoin - me included). I remember you being on alot then. I hope you are doing well.
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Kind regards
Becky
Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia
NED 18 years!
Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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