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BethC · 03-17-2008, 04:34 PM

I have been taking Herceptin every 3 weeks since October 1, 2007. For the first 18 weeks, I also had Taxotere and Carboplatin. Approximately 14 days after the infusion, I start breaking out with acne and a rash on my face, chest and upper back. I continue with the breakouts for about a week.

03-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#376
BethC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 98	I have been taking Herceptin every 3 weeks since October 1, 2007. For the first 18 weeks, I also had Taxotere and Carboplatin. Approximately 14 days after the infusion, I start breaking out with acne and a rash on my face, chest and upper back. I continue with the breakouts for about a week. __________________ DX 9-19-07 at age 40 DCIS, Inv. Duct. Car. 3 cm Positive lymph node biopsy Er+Pr+Her+++ Carboplatin/Taxotere/Herceptin 10-1-07 -- 1-16-08 Herceptin every 3 weeks until 9/24/08 Lump. and node dissection 2-12-08 BRCA1 and 2 negative 30 rads finished 4-23-08 oophorectomy 5-6-08 Femara started 5/25/08 Zometa for osteoporosis every 6 mo. started 9-24-08 Married 16 years! 3 kids - daughter (10), twin sons (7)