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04-10-2006, 06:49 PM
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Herceptin every 3 weeks/infusion time
Hi, I was wondering how long the infusion time is for the Herceptin every 3 weeks. My inital was 90 minutes and I thought it was at least 60 minutes for each treatment after that. The treatment nurse wanted to give it to me in a 30 minute infusion time and I refused. I insisted on 60 minutes and got it that way. I think I read on this board that a longer infusion rate is easier on the heart. Are there are results or articles anyone could please post as a resource to show others (onc,nurses)? Also, I am ER+. Is there hormonal therapy that is being given along with Herceptin? I was on Tamoxifen but my onc stopped it once I started on the herceptin. I finished AC+T chemo one year ago so I'm very lucky to be on Herceptin. I was stage 2, grade 3, 2.3cm IDC, sentinel node negative, Her 2 +, ER/PR +. I was dx at 35 and have since had a complete hyst to shut down my ovaries. Thank you very much.
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04-10-2006, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
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Hi,
I get Herceptin every 3 weeks and it is a 90 minute infusion.
Karen
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04-10-2006, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,055
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Hi, I have nearly the same DX as you but 47 yo. My herceptin infusion is 90 minutes, on the once every 3 week plan. I think it was 45 min when I had the lower dose weekly. I don't know why, but I'll ask when I go in again.
Am on tamoxifen, and will be switching to an AI on my one year anniversary of menopause. The studies I have read show that it is beneficial to take tamox and/or AI with herceptin.
Keep asking questions. Search this website. Good luck. BB
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04-10-2006, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 285
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My Herceptin infusion (weekly) is 30 minutes. It has gone down considerably as they realize I'm not going to suffer a reaction. My very first one back 3 years ago sent me into shock and near death in the Critical Care ward for a few days. The second infusion, while still in the hospital, was 8 HOURS long. At that point they were taking no chances. But since then, whether the infusion was weekly or tri-weekly, it's been either 45 minutes or 30 minutes (preceeded by 2 Tylenol.) And my heart tests have all been strong.
Love and light,
Lisa
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04-10-2006, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 823
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I get weekly infisions, and it is given to me in about 1 hour to 45 minutes, they run it slower for me.
Vicki
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04-10-2006, 08:01 PM
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#6
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I get Herceptin weekly and they run it 30 minutes. However, I get 1 tylenol and in that case they wait 30 minutes before giving me Herceptin. I figured out if I take the tylenol at home and that saves me waiting 30 minutes of wait time. Hugs, Sandy
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04-10-2006, 08:02 PM
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Here we go must be 30 days again and I have to register. Well, I don't have time to tonight. Sandy
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04-10-2006, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Norridgewock, Maine
Posts: 778
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Well, I logged in and it worked usually I have to register and get a new password. Am I happy over this!! Sandy
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04-10-2006, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,756
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My weekly infusion is 30 minutes; when I was on 3 weekly, it was usually an hour, sometimes a bit longer.
<3 Lolly
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04-10-2006, 11:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Southern, CA
Posts: 2,511
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My very first chemo (loading dose) of herceptin was 90 minutes. I had no problems at all that first time around. My infusion nurse was thrilled. Then I had the weekly after that...since I had no problems the first round...they still continue to do mine in 30 minutes.
Chelee
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04-11-2006, 02:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania
Posts: 110
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I get it every 3 weeks and it's 90 minutes!Maggie
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04-11-2006, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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I get it every 3 weeks and it is 30 minutes...the only dose that was longer was my loading dose, and it was 1 1/2 hours. I do not get any pre meds either and have never had a problems in 2 1/2 years.
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"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Hugs & Blessings
Sheila
Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications)
Core Biopsy 2/22/02
L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002
Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg
6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant
9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes
9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks
3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes
3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes
5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working
6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin
3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee
5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks
4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve
5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin
11/09 Progression on Navelbine
Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!!
2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion
7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!!
9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck
Qualified for TDM-1 EAP
10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1
Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments
12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments
2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression
2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression
6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin
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04-11-2006, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Stockton, NJ
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I get Herceptin every three weeks and it is a 90 minute infusion.
I also got my ovaries removed since I am ER+ and I am taking Arimidex (an AI) as well. Herceptin and an AI are a great combination (one-two punch).
I would insist on the AI if you have completed chemo and rads.
Becky
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04-11-2006, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,014
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I get mine weekly which is 30 minutes. My friend gets hers every 3 weeks and hers is also 30 minutes. They were taking longer on hers but when they saw she could tolerate it, they speed up the drip. ...sherryg683
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04-11-2006, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: IOWA
Posts: 243
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I receive my herceptin every three weeks in 30 minutes with no premeds. To date I have not had any problems.
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04-11-2006, 11:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 24
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30 minute sessions for me....
I get Herceptin every 3 weeks for 30 minutes each session.
-Nancy
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04-11-2006, 11:38 AM
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#17
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I have been on herceptin for 4 years and have received it in 30 minutes whether I had it every 3 weeks, every week or every other week that I am currently on.
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04-11-2006, 01:47 PM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Naples FL
Posts: 1,744
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every 3 weeks, an hour for the infusion itself and about 1/2 hour afterwards for the "flushing" of the lines as they call it! No pre meds or post meds.
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04-11-2006, 02:11 PM
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#19
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Newton, MA
Posts: 951
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Every three weeks for 30 minutes with no meds, and no problems!!
Barbara H.
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04-11-2006, 02:34 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ireland
Posts: 3,463
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I get herceptin every 3 weeks over 90 mns too.I also get two Tylenol and benedryl although I have had no problems or bad reactions to date.
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