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06-13-2012, 01:42 PM

DX in 2006 Stage 4 with mets to liver. Had lumpectomy, chemo of taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin, on a WEEKLY basis instead of once every three weeks. Had radiation after chemo. Have been on Herceptin weekly since 2006. Last sign of cancer in early 2007. Herceptin will continue indefinitely unless MUGA shows changes. Problems with weak, splitting nails, systemic edema, sun sensitivity and this is new=itchy rash that is sparse on arms chest and occasionally chest, comes and goes. Finding returning to full time work difficult because of swelling and pain in hands and feet.
Labs are always good.

06-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#25
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Long Term Herceptin Use Info DX in 2006 Stage 4 with mets to liver. Had lumpectomy, chemo of taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin, on a WEEKLY basis instead of once every three weeks. Had radiation after chemo. Have been on Herceptin weekly since 2006. Last sign of cancer in early 2007. Herceptin will continue indefinitely unless MUGA shows changes. Problems with weak, splitting nails, systemic edema, sun sensitivity and this is new=itchy rash that is sparse on arms chest and occasionally chest, comes and goes. Finding returning to full time work difficult because of swelling and pain in hands and feet. Labs are always good.