Cough on herceptin

[Annlyn]

Hi Grace
Before I started on Herceptin in December 2001 I had about 30 spots on my lungs and coughed all the time however, over the next 12 months or so the cough decreased and disappeared. Now 5 years later I'm still on Herceptin and only get a slight cough for about a couple of hours from the start of each treatment.
Over the years I've had many "side effects" but as time goes on and I seek a fitness/diet/supplementation solution for each the "effects" mininise or disappear all togethor. Herceptin does seem to stir up whatever is weak in my immune system at the time of treatment.

Good luck
Annlyn

[Linda]

Hi Grace
I had a mild, slight cough on herceptin, that went along with the constant runny nose. It was like the cough you get from a mild allergy, post nasal drip. It made me nervous, but totally went away after I stopped the herceptin and I'm sure was related to the other allergy type symptoms.
I doubt there's any reason to worry.
Best
Linda