cause steady and continual weight increase. I have some theories...of course...but would like to hear from others why they have read or believe the weight gain happens. Since I have been on Herceptin off and on for over 6 years...my weight has gone from 165 to 200!!!!! I HATE it... I walk. I eat a fantastic diet...etc..etc..but the weight will not come off...EXCEPT...when I stop taking the herceptin in years past...it would seem to melt away..but guess what...?? Then, my cancer markers would go up again and BOOM, I would be back on herceptin and Double guess what??? FAT AGAIN...sighhh...at least being 5' 10" HELPS with BIG thick Neandertal bones, but there must be some connection. Any thoughts????
Best of luck to us all--better broad than dead I guess...chuckle...chuckle,
Gina L. Popp
Gina@Comcast.net
Original DX in 1997; STAGE IV mets in 1999; 6 years and 7 months experience with Herceptin; This month marks my 8th year since mastectomy and I am STILL here...smile.