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Audrey · 05-14-2006, 05:31 PM

Hi Raquel, I developed a severe, burning rash on my face, near my eye, shortly after starting Herceptin (several years ago). the rash turned out to be shingles, brought on by my weakened immune system from all the chemo. Apparently, if you've had chicken pox in the past, it can re-surface as shingles, especially if the immune system is compromised. The rash went away after a few miserable weeks...just something to consider as a possibility...

05-14-2006, 05:31 PM	#4
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	Hi Raquel, I developed a severe, burning rash on my face, near my eye, shortly after starting Herceptin (several years ago). the rash turned out to be shingles, brought on by my weakened immune system from all the chemo. Apparently, if you've had chicken pox in the past, it can re-surface as shingles, especially if the immune system is compromised. The rash went away after a few miserable weeks...just something to consider as a possibility...