Joan M

Last week I had my first loading dose of Herceptin. I was in the chair for 3 1/2 hours, with flushing etc. I was told that future doses, once every three weeks, will take 90 minutes to administer.

I did experience some chills while the dose was being administered and have had fleeting chills mostly in the evenings when I am tired, and now and then I've had a slight runny nose - apart from that no other side effects. I finished chemo treatments 3 weeks ago and the Herceptin, so far, was nothing compared to the side effects of the chemo. I am now waiting for my hair to start growing in, but it appears to be a little shy. Now that the weather has turned cooler here in Ontario, I find it rather chilly without hair and am hoping for a covering by Christmas - I don't care what colour it comes in. I was told that the Herceptin should not interfere with the regrowth of my hair.

I feel very lucky to be approved for Herceptin and since starting the treatment I feel much more hopeful.

Regards & Best Wishes to all.

Joan