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Becky · 07-02-2006, 06:43 AM

There is really no difference between the weekly or the every three week regime. Herceptin's half life is 20.8 days so either method is just as good.

Herceptin is done by weight 2mg/kg (of body weight) for the normal dose for weekly. 6mg/kg for the every three week. The loading doses are both 2mg/kg more than than the normal dose.

I started weekly (the first 14) but changed to the every three week because I felt I was always there and I had to leave work every week (not a problem, they are so good to me but I feel there is a limit and don't want to abuse the courtsey).

Kind regards

Becky

07-02-2006, 06:43 AM	#8
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	There is really no difference between the weekly or the every three week regime. Herceptin's half life is 20.8 days so either method is just as good. Herceptin is done by weight 2mg/kg (of body weight) for the normal dose for weekly. 6mg/kg for the every three week. The loading doses are both 2mg/kg more than than the normal dose. I started weekly (the first 14) but changed to the every three week because I felt I was always there and I had to leave work every week (not a problem, they are so good to me but I feel there is a limit and don't want to abuse the courtsey). Kind regards Becky