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I started Herceptin Weekly with chemo (taxotere/carboplatin), after 4 1/2 months of chemo and 7 weeks of radiation I switched to every 3 weeks herceptin. I just finished my one year of herceptin in August 06 and I opted for a 2nd year.
I hear everything everyone is saying about side effects but most of it sounds like lingering effects of Chemo drugs. They can be so damaging to your body, long term. I have reflux on and off but my onc. says its from chemo. I definatley have weakening nails but they are getting better. My hair grew Fast, I thinks this depends on your own personal make up and not the drugs.
I'm not saying that Herceptin doesn't have side effects that they don't acknowledge but really all I have experienced is a little tiredness the next day.
Herceptin is truly such a miracle drug that I can't imagine anyone not opting to take it if given the choice. It literally saved my life.
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