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Marjie · 07-25-2011, 05:20 AM

Hi there everyone - I am new here, never posted before. I had FEC-T chemo and started herceptin with my second last taxotere in January. I am receiving herceptin every 21 days until next January. I know I have some lingering chemo and radiation SE's but I am frustrated with the body/joint pain which seems to be increasing gradually with every herceptin cycle. My onc says it's likely my age and my hormones causing it which makes me kind of angry - I'm 48.
I also have the runny nose and soft, peeling nails, and general tiredness.

I will be glad to be done herceptin - yes it's easier than chemo, but the lingering and constant aches really start to get you down.

07-25-2011, 05:20 AM	#26
Marjie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London ON Canada Posts: 1	Re: Herceptin and leg and joint pains Hi there everyone - I am new here, never posted before. I had FEC-T chemo and started herceptin with my second last taxotere in January. I am receiving herceptin every 21 days until next January. I know I have some lingering chemo and radiation SE's but I am frustrated with the body/joint pain which seems to be increasing gradually with every herceptin cycle. My onc says it's likely my age and my hormones causing it which makes me kind of angry - I'm 48. I also have the runny nose and soft, peeling nails, and general tiredness. I will be glad to be done herceptin - yes it's easier than chemo, but the lingering and constant aches really start to get you down.