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Upon finishing herceptin, how long did it take you to recover?
Sorry if this has been posted before. I have completed 12 rounds of herceptin. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned to her that I still have bouts of fatigue and still don't have the energy or endurance that I had pre-cancer. She said that it would take about six months from the time I finished herceptin til I felt totally better since in her words "I am still in treatment". I am familiar with the philosophy of one month of recovery for every month from diagnosis to end of treatment but I thought that treatment meant chemo not herceptin.
I know there are many of you who have dealt with fatigue as a side effect. I'm wondering how long it was til you weren't fatigued?
Jamie
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Diagnosed 11/06 IDC left breast Stage 1, High Grade w/extensive High Grade DCIS. Right breast extensive hyperplasia w/calcifications.
ER-/PR- HER2+++
Bi-lateral masectomy 12/15/06 w/expanders
SNB Node Negative
Chemo Taxotere, Cytoxan 2/07-4/07
Herceptin Started 5/07
Exchange surgery 6/15/07
Herceptin stopped after 12 rounds due to herceptin induced cardiomyopathy
On heart meds 'til?
Age 40 at diagnosis
Cancer may have been a defining moment but it does not define me!
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