How many total Herceptin Infusions?

Kellennea · 12-19-2012, 03:26 PM

I had herceptin every third week along with my TCH for 6 cycles and then I had 11 more, every third week... for a total of 17.

I also asked my Oncologisy and I was told the same thing - different protocols of different facilities.

Becky · 12-19-2012, 04:49 PM

Basically, you need 52 weekly doses or 17 triple (every 3 week) doses.

Jackie07 · 12-21-2012, 12:45 AM

If your heart is holding off well(not dropping more than 10 % or below 5 0 , you will get Herceptin every three weeks after finishing 18 weeks of TCH (or a different schedule of ATCH) and continue until completing a total of 1 year.

I ended up getting only 4 weekly Herceptin after 18 weeks of TCH (3 weeks x 6) and have been doing very well (Stage 2B) the past 5 1/2 years. I did have hysterectomy and oophorectomy in 2010 after another family member was diagnosed with HNPCC related cancer (Colon) and a positive BRCA1 result (Variance of Unknown Significance)

frankp · 01-18-2013, 09:47 AM

This conversation seemed to have ended a month ago. But I'm new, so... I think women on Herceptin should be monitored with a blood test call sHER2/neu. In most women the serum HER2 value will drop quickly, soon after Herceptin is started. If you've been on the drug for a time, it might still be valuable to start monitoring, looking for a rising value, a sign that the Herceptin is not working and might best be stopped. This practice of sHER2/neu monitoring is used by only a few doctors, but can be very helpful. Talk to you doctor. See the Web sites: www.oncogene.com and www.hertestonline.com.