Starting herceptin this Thursday June 7

[LAURIE]

Bc is a whirlwind of an experience. I can only imagine your suprise after surgery. You can do it, you have already been through the worst of it. I don't think you will be suprised this time. Herceptin is very tolerable for a large portion of the popu;ation. I actually don't know a single person who has had a bad reaction. There are loads of people here who know a lot about herceptin, and some have been on it for awhile. I am on a weekly dose of herceptin and have always tolerated it very well. I do not take anything with herceptin except tylenol (I got off the benedryl within a couple of weeks) I am sure you will be fine. Everyone always say it is best to drink water before, during and after treatment. Your nurse should keep a eye on you to make sure you react well. I am sure you will do fine. I am not going to say have a good time but do something that occupies the time you get treatment. You should plan a night out (or in) to celebrate the wonderful drugs that sustain our lives. We need to be happy that we have the resources that can treat us. Just think you could be like me and have to go every week. YUCK!! I am trying to convince my ONC that every 3 weeks would be best for me. Let's hope!!! I am sick of the weekly visits (plus the cost) it is so hard to work around my work schedule. It makes we wonder about my ONC, because I would say that 90% of the people on this site get the 3 week dose. Good luck and celebrate, no more chemo!!!