Hi,
There was an article in either the current or the previous issue of Cure Maganzine (
http://www.curetoday.com) regarding cancer drugs and rashes. Several drugs were tested in a clinical setting and the result was that when people had rashes that is when the drugs were the most effective. Herceptin was not on the list of drugs tested, but rashes and sinus problems are listed among the possible side effects on the Herceptin website.
Also if we are taking other drugs that can also produce rashes the rash might be more of a problem if we are also taking Herceptin.
Family members or friends who appear to be clueless might be going through their own emotional issues, because someone they know or love has cancer and they do not know how to respond or know what to do..
It is difficult to have such people in our lives. I have had people think I should keep up with them 24/7 and people who think I am some kind of invalid. I just chalk it all up to it being their problems and continue to do things my way at my own pace. It is not easy to live with or be friends with some of these people sometimes. Oh well. Life is a learning experience.