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Clints72 · 08-23-2014, 12:42 PM

Hi my wife is triple positive And was diagnose Dec 2013. TCHP began in Jan with 6 cycles every 3 weeks through April and taxotere and carboplantin was complete. Herceptin and perjeta continues on a three week cycle through Dec 2014. Bilateral mastectomy w/3 nodes in May with no cancer found. While continuing herceptin and perjeta she started getting really stiff in her hands and then shoulders and knees and continues to get worse. Onc says taxotere is the cause for the pain and stiffness however we are now wondering if herceptin is the source. Her cycle stopped in February and has not returned so menopause could be the source. Seems there are a number of things that could cause these symptoms.

Your experience or input appreciated.

08-23-2014, 12:42 PM	#1
Clints72 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 7	Side effects question Hi my wife is triple positive And was diagnose Dec 2013. TCHP began in Jan with 6 cycles every 3 weeks through April and taxotere and carboplantin was complete. Herceptin and perjeta continues on a three week cycle through Dec 2014. Bilateral mastectomy w/3 nodes in May with no cancer found. While continuing herceptin and perjeta she started getting really stiff in her hands and then shoulders and knees and continues to get worse. Onc says taxotere is the cause for the pain and stiffness however we are now wondering if herceptin is the source. Her cycle stopped in February and has not returned so menopause could be the source. Seems there are a number of things that could cause these symptoms. Your experience or input appreciated.