Thread: Infusion times?
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Old 05-23-2010, 05:04 PM   #9
1rarebird
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Re: Infusion times?

Similar to the experience of the other commenters, I get my weekly infusion of Herceptin over a 30 minute interval. That rate works well for me with no ill effects afterward. I get 173 mg of H. each time. In fact, I go in the morning for number 44. Eight to go.
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