Can I tell you my good news & ask a ?

[DeborahNC]

My brain MRI was normal. I have been plagued with vision disturbances, balance problems and dizziness for weeks and was terrified of brain mets.

I asked my doctor if he thought Herceptin could be the culprit and he said he really didn't know. He suggested a Herceptin holiday to see if the symptom resolved after a time. Even the neuropathy from my Taxol treatment that I thought was gone has come back in my toes and fingers.

Has anyone else done Herceptin holiday? I've heard of the chemo holidays.

I really don't know what to do. My QOL is suffering, but I'm not sure Herceptin is to blame.

Any input is appreciated.

[Sheila]

Deborah
I have not but many on this site have taken a break for various reasons. Just remember, I believe you must take the reloading dose when you go back on it!

Hope this break gets you feeling better....everyone seems to react differently to it. This should give you the answer.

[tousled1]

Deboarh,

Glad to hear your brain MRI results were good. I always like to hear good news. Good luck to you.

[R.B.]

Please look at the posts on omega three and six, fats, brain health etc.

Use the search on the purple bar above right.

You might like to print bits out and take them with you to your advisor if that would help.

Murine trials have shown that DHA is taken quite quickly into the brain if it is deficient.

It might help - I would be interested to know as well.

If you have already got this covered I would be interested too.

Please do talk to your advisors about any dietary changes.

RB

[lexigirl]

I don't know about the herceptin holiday, but wanted to say that I am so very happy that your brain scan is clear!! That's great!!

Lexi

[Lisa]

Glad to hear your brain MRI was clear! Considering the symptoms you've had, have you had a PET scan or a CT of your spine lately?


Love and light,

Lisa