HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Herceptin given fast yesterday

jessica · 04-19-2007, 04:49 AM

I don't think you have anything to worry about, Caroline.
I wish I could get my q3week Herceptin dose in 30mins!!
At the previous onc I was seeing, my Herceptin infusions were always only 30mins-whether it was a weekly dose or the q3week dose.
Since I've moved to a different doc & treatment center, their policy is to run the q3week dose in 90 mins. I try & try to get convince them to run the infusion rate a little faster, but no luck.
So now I just make sure to bring my laptop or a book & extra money for parking! I will say that when my infusions were faster, I did have more flu'ey side effects within the first 24 hours after the infusion. With the 90 min infusion, I don't.

However, I have been meaning to poll the ladies here & inquire how many folks on q3week Herceptin get their infuion in 30 mins vs. 90?

Take good care &
Keep the Faith!

04-19-2007, 04:49 AM	#3
jessica Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 87	Q3week Herceptin -30mins or 90 mins? I don't think you have anything to worry about, Caroline. I wish I could get my q3week Herceptin dose in 30mins!! At the previous onc I was seeing, my Herceptin infusions were always only 30mins-whether it was a weekly dose or the q3week dose. Since I've moved to a different doc & treatment center, their policy is to run the q3week dose in 90 mins. I try & try to get convince them to run the infusion rate a little faster, but no luck. So now I just make sure to bring my laptop or a book & extra money for parking! I will say that when my infusions were faster, I did have more flu'ey side effects within the first 24 hours after the infusion. With the 90 min infusion, I don't. However, I have been meaning to poll the ladies here & inquire how many folks on q3week Herceptin get their infuion in 30 mins vs. 90? Take good care & Keep the Faith!