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Re: Subcutaneous herceptin
Hi Ellie
You will probably know what it's like by now but just in case anyone else is interested I thought my experience might help with your question. They have started sub cut Herceptin injections into the thigh this year, in the UK. I have had 7 by drip and 5 by sub cut, so far. It takes 5mins to inject and stings, it leaves a puffy area and a rash but the rash is not sore or itchy so not a problem, it fades over 10 days. Not everyone has these symptoms, some do not have the sting or the rash. Having had both ways I much prefer the sub cut as it's over with quickly and you are no longer tied to the drip. At the moment we still have to stay in the clinic for observation for two hours, but the aim is for this eventually to be done at your local doctors clinic or self administered at home.
Regards Vicky
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