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kklee · 03-25-2012, 08:17 PM

Hi NanaThree,

In 2010-11, I did Herceptin alone for 17 doses, every 3 weeks, no chemo; 5 years of hormone treatment with 1.5yrs past. In the middle of treatment, say 10 doses, my heart is weakened but still adequate for normal activities, like walking but not jogging. My nails thinned and still peel off from time to time now. I also started my morning moderate stretching/walking exercise to help my heart.

Wish you do well in your therapy. My onlogist said that Herceptin functions while doing least harm, though it's not a Standard 1st line treatment yet.

Relax and resume normal life.

03-25-2012, 08:17 PM	#5
kklee Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HK Posts: 12	Re: Herceptin as monotherapy - no chemo Hi NanaThree, In 2010-11, I did Herceptin alone for 17 doses, every 3 weeks, no chemo; 5 years of hormone treatment with 1.5yrs past. In the middle of treatment, say 10 doses, my heart is weakened but still adequate for normal activities, like walking but not jogging. My nails thinned and still peel off from time to time now. I also started my morning moderate stretching/walking exercise to help my heart. Wish you do well in your therapy. My onlogist said that Herceptin functions while doing least harm, though it's not a Standard 1st line treatment yet. Relax and resume normal life.