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02-14-2007, 10:18 AM

Vicki, I had a rash on chest and face when I first started on herceptin, perhaps the reaction to tykerb is similar. It went away after the second or third infusion, but while I had the rash, I used over-the-counter cortisone and it helped a lot. And you may not get the rash. Also, for the sun you could try a strong sun block.

A small extra note. My tumor marker CA 27-29 went down for the first time in six months and that happened after I began taking 25 grams of flaxseed (ground first) in my cereal every morning. I was on herceptin for three months and the marker never moved. It's finally in normal range. Do I know it was the flaxseed that did it--not at all, but I'm not taking any chances either. Just had a flaxseed muffin with my tea and I've decided to stick with herceptin for another six months.

Good luck in making your decision.

02-14-2007, 10:18 AM	#3
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Rash Vicki, I had a rash on chest and face when I first started on herceptin, perhaps the reaction to tykerb is similar. It went away after the second or third infusion, but while I had the rash, I used over-the-counter cortisone and it helped a lot. And you may not get the rash. Also, for the sun you could try a strong sun block. A small extra note. My tumor marker CA 27-29 went down for the first time in six months and that happened after I began taking 25 grams of flaxseed (ground first) in my cereal every morning. I was on herceptin for three months and the marker never moved. It's finally in normal range. Do I know it was the flaxseed that did it--not at all, but I'm not taking any chances either. Just had a flaxseed muffin with my tea and I've decided to stick with herceptin for another six months. Good luck in making your decision.