4 1/2 months past herceptin

[Mary Jo]

I just wanted to start a post to see how those of us who are some months past herceptin are doing. I am 4 1/2 months out - finished on October 11, 2006 and feeling good. I did start with a left side/rib ache in October of 2005 while on chemo and that did seem to be aggravated more so while on herceptin. I still have that issue but am thinking it's just a "side effect" from all my body has been through. I did have a pet/ct scan the end of December 2006 and all is fine so we know that it isn't cancer. Also, it is a sporadic ache. Some days worse than others - somedays not at all and then somedays very annoying. Never while I sleep or wake in the night and never when I get up.

The good news...........I'm down 15 pounds since herceptin is over and FINALLY feel I have my body back. That is a great feeling. My hair is awesome and I feel really good. My nails are still ridgy and tear easily BUT I do have my hands in water every day at work so I suppose I could blame some of that on that.

Overall, I feel good. It's good to have that bloated/fat feeling behind me (well, not really BEHIND me - hahaha) but gone.

Let us know how you are doing as well.

Mary Jo