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Old 08-02-2017, 01:25 PM   #3
Becky
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Re: My herceptin is being suspended during 6 week radiation. Not comfortable with thi

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles

Although herceptin may not be stopped during rads, being a lefty versus a right can increase heart toxicity.

For peace of mind, maybe you can get one 3 week dose just before if your onc won't relent and let you continue. Also, the half life of herceptin is 25 days so some will be in you even after you're done. If you have to stop, make sure to ask if you need to have the larger loading dose again.
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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

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