Herceptin alone -- always at an oncology center?

[Debbie L.]

Hi all. Our huge rural county has no oncology practice. Women must travel hours to receive chemo. From the most remote areas, travel time can be nearly 3 hours one-way, and in the winter there is the added burden of dealing with ice, snow, and road closures. I understand why chemo can only be administered at an oncologist's or chemo infusion center, but I'm wondering about Herceptin alone.

Has anyone been able to receive Herceptin (alone) that was administered outside of the traditional oncology setting? Our local hospital's outpatient surgery department, for example, administers all sorts of infusions on an outpatient basis. Why couldn't they infuse Herceptin?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Debbie Laxague