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Barbara H. · 07-29-2006, 04:43 AM

Hi Patricia,
My center opens from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also gives infusions on Saturday. You might ask about another time, but I assume that you already have. I am also for being honest, and if you have to miss work, I would tell them that you are willing to make it up. Most people have never heard of Herceptin, and don't understand that it is not a chemo. I would let them know that it will not affect your performance. When I explain it to people, I use the example of how a lego works to explain how it binds to the receptors and doesn't allow the cancer to grow. I would also end with it is a great drug that has proven to give women like you an excellent prognosis.
Stay upbeat, and good luck!
Barbara H.

07-29-2006, 04:43 AM	#3
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Hi Patricia, My center opens from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also gives infusions on Saturday. You might ask about another time, but I assume that you already have. I am also for being honest, and if you have to miss work, I would tell them that you are willing to make it up. Most people have never heard of Herceptin, and don't understand that it is not a chemo. I would let them know that it will not affect your performance. When I explain it to people, I use the example of how a lego works to explain how it binds to the receptors and doesn't allow the cancer to grow. I would also end with it is a great drug that has proven to give women like you an excellent prognosis. Stay upbeat, and good luck! Barbara H.