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Becky · 01-07-2007, 05:33 PM

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.

01-07-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	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. __________________ 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"