Herceptin/Perjeta?

[KDR]

Hi,
Have you been on Herceptin and Perjeta alone and seen your markers and/or tumors shrink? I think this is the ideal combination, if you can get along without chemo. Thanks for any input.
Karen

[jacqueline1102]

Hello Karen,

I recently posted to another woman's message who is on the perjeta and herceptin combo. Last October I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer stage IV. I had one liver spot but it was huge (4.6 cm) Eventually it shrunk to .7 x .9. When Perjeta and Herceptin was combined in August the spot is now .6 mm. I won't get scanned again until mid January. After 4 infusions my only real side effect is mild diarrhea for about 3-4 days. I continue to work fulltime, go to the gym, and just enjoy my husband, family and friends. We shall see. Feel free to pm anytime. I feel good. Drink lots of water because it just seems that Herceptin dries me out. Also, the tummy grumbles for a few days after the infusion so stay away from the spicy food. I hope this helps.

Take care,

Jackie

[KayeR]

Hi. I'm the one that Jackie responded to earlier about this combo. I'm getting ready to start Perjeta Wednesday and I've been on Herceptin since last March. I'm really hoping that this combo does the trick for me as I do not wish to start chemo.