[AnneRM]

Hi Everyone,

I didn't know about this site until I put a posting on BCANS looking for someone on Herceptin. I was having alot of side effects and I wasn't sure if this was normal. Return posting suggested this site. (thanks Alaskangel this site is great)

My name is Anne and I had a right mastectomy Dec15/06 at the age of 46. Started my first of 6 rounds of chemo on Jan 30/07. At 3 weeks apart my first 3 rounds of chemo were 5-Fluorouracil, Epirubicin and cyclophosphamide. The last 3 rounds were docetaxel, which was the worse because it left a rotten taste of copper (something like that) in my mouth for 10 -14 days. Started menapause in Feb. and I wasn't ready for all the fun stuff that goes with it.

I started the first of 17 treatments of Herceptin in June. Five down 12 to go.

Here are some of my side effects:

earaches
headaches
sore throat
gas (reflux)
shortness of breath at times
hard to swallow when lying down
swelling in hads
rib pain only on the right side
back pain
sore teeth
sinus
vision problems
no energy I seem to be going backwards with this. The doctor told me that my energy level would improve after a couple months after chemo, but it's getting worse.
mood swings - I blame this on menopause
very, very sore legs

It's great not to feel so alone with these side effects. Love this site.

Hope this will help
Anne

ps. I am open to any feedback on this