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BethC · 01-31-2008, 08:10 AM

Thank you for sharing your positive experiences about Herceptin! I had my last chemo on 1-16-08 and will continue with the Herceptin every three weeks, starting next week. I'm hoping that I tolerate it well without many side effects. I'm also hoping that the acne/rash that I got after each chemo is NOT from the Herceptin!

I have something I've been wanting to ask. I am 41 and my periods stopped when I started the chemo. My mother went through menopause early at 43. I don't know if I should go on Tamoxifen or take the shots that suppress the ovaries and take Arimidix or an AI. It seems like there is a lot of research on this topic right now but not many conclusions.

Thanks for your input!
Beth

01-31-2008, 08:10 AM	#6
BethC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 98	Thank you for sharing your positive experiences about Herceptin! I had my last chemo on 1-16-08 and will continue with the Herceptin every three weeks, starting next week. I'm hoping that I tolerate it well without many side effects. I'm also hoping that the acne/rash that I got after each chemo is NOT from the Herceptin! I have something I've been wanting to ask. I am 41 and my periods stopped when I started the chemo. My mother went through menopause early at 43. I don't know if I should go on Tamoxifen or take the shots that suppress the ovaries and take Arimidix or an AI. It seems like there is a lot of research on this topic right now but not many conclusions. Thanks for your input! Beth