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Esther · 05-31-2006, 12:32 PM

I have been on Herceptin for about 2 1/2 years now, since being diagnosed stage 4. I have noticed some swelling in my ankles due to water retention.

Not alot, but enough to interfere with how my ski boots fit, and I didn't feel they looked their best in cute high heel sandals.

We just recently purchased an infrared sauna, which is supposed to be helpful for cancer patients, raising your body temperature is anecdotally been said to help you fight off the cancer cells. 30 min in the sauna feel great, and as a bonus, I noticed that my ankles are back to normal!

A small thing, I know....but I still have my vanity and looking in cute summer shoes matters.

05-31-2006, 12:32 PM	#1
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 484	herceptin and ankle swelling I have been on Herceptin for about 2 1/2 years now, since being diagnosed stage 4. I have noticed some swelling in my ankles due to water retention. Not alot, but enough to interfere with how my ski boots fit, and I didn't feel they looked their best in cute high heel sandals. We just recently purchased an infrared sauna, which is supposed to be helpful for cancer patients, raising your body temperature is anecdotally been said to help you fight off the cancer cells. 30 min in the sauna feel great, and as a bonus, I noticed that my ankles are back to normal! A small thing, I know....but I still have my vanity and looking in cute summer shoes matters.