HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Is this onc for real? Herceptin weekly/everythree weeks trials

Esther · 09-26-2005, 06:01 PM

Rama, of course you get 3 times the dosage by going every three weeks. That's the whole point. The point of going to the every 3 week schedule is to make it more convenient for MYSELF.

I have a life, I travel, I want to forget I have cancer sometimes. I LOVE being able to go only every 3 weeks, instead of weekly.

The Dr's office makes more money on the weekly treatments, as they can charge the extra fees for admin of the Herceptin 3 times, rather than once every 3 weeks.

Anyway, everyone is free to make their own choice. If you feel better going in weekly for your Herceptin infusion, that's great. I'm sure your dr's office does not mind. But it is a personal choice. There are no increased benefits or risks associated with either time schedule. There is no benefit either clinically or in reduction of side effects in staying on a once weekly schedule.

So...make your own choice for yourself.

09-26-2005, 06:01 PM	#11
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 484	Rama, of course you get 3 times the dosage by going every three weeks. That's the whole point. The point of going to the every 3 week schedule is to make it more convenient for MYSELF. I have a life, I travel, I want to forget I have cancer sometimes. I LOVE being able to go only every 3 weeks, instead of weekly. The Dr's office makes more money on the weekly treatments, as they can charge the extra fees for admin of the Herceptin 3 times, rather than once every 3 weeks. Anyway, everyone is free to make their own choice. If you feel better going in weekly for your Herceptin infusion, that's great. I'm sure your dr's office does not mind. But it is a personal choice. There are no increased benefits or risks associated with either time schedule. There is no benefit either clinically or in reduction of side effects in staying on a once weekly schedule. So...make your own choice for yourself.