My Last Herceptin Infusion

sherri · 06-20-2006, 08:13 PM

I'm done with Herceptin too. I hope I go back to my normal weight and normal climbing and hiking. I was feeling out of breath during my hike and much slower than before. But I'm so grateful for Herceptin because the most important issue for all of us is to get our health certificate and done with all drugs. H O P E for all of us!

Barbara2 · 06-23-2006, 07:30 AM

I finished June 21 with 1 year of weekly Herceptin. Have also gained 25 lbs (I'm short; not good; some people have posted here that the weight "fell off" of them after Herceptin. I've never had an ounce fall off in my life, but we'll see!! ) and am looking forward to staying away from the oncology office for a while. I wish I would have taken a test to see if Herceptin will work for me, but too late now.

Debating whether or not to take out the port.

Blessings to you all.

heblaj01 · 06-23-2006, 08:16 AM

Several posts are complaining about joint pain apparently caused by various drugs.
I wonder if Omega-3 fish oil pills might help relieve this type of pain if it involves inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids act as anti inflammation agents (COX-2 inhibition) in a way similar to Celebrex but without cardiovascular side effects.
They may also help control weight as they tend to increase the metabolic rate.
Since every case is different ask your caregiver if you might benefit or not from this kind of supplementation.

Becky · 06-23-2006, 08:30 AM

I was done with a year of Herceptin on June 16 but will be continuing until the end of September because my onc wants to keep me on Herceptin until I hit the coveted 2 years since diagnosis. Giving me 5 more (every 3 week) treatments will do that for me. I felt it was a logical move and agreed to this strategy (so it was alittle weird thinking I might be done and then not be).

My onc thinks out of the box to hopefully keep me out of the box. He does not want to do the second full year unless there is data from the Hera trial but does feel that continuing until 2 years post diagnosis (with only 5 extra treatments) could be in my best interests (even though I am doing well).

Hopefully all of you will be able to report weight loss (easy wgt loss) so I can look forward to that too.

Kind regards

Becky

DeborahNC · 06-23-2006, 09:08 AM

My last Herceptin was Wednesday. This was by my own choice. I did 7 out of the 12 months recommended and both my onc and breast surgeon concurred with my decision. I do have the option to start again if I feel the need for security or if there is progression. Right now I just feel that my body needs a rest.

Best wishes to you!!

Yorkiegirl · 06-23-2006, 10:45 AM

My last weekly Herceptin will be on August 28, 2006.

WOW there sure are a lot of us getting thru the one year.

Vicki

Jean · 06-23-2006, 12:55 PM

To all of you! I just had my fifth herceptin trt yesterday - I look forward to posting my completion.....all good wishes to all you!

Jean

Susan Rankin · 06-23-2006, 01:57 PM

Hi,

My oncologist recommended I leave the port in for two years following treatment. It does not bother me at all and I think I will have to go in once a month to have it flushed. I pray I will not need it again but it would be nice to already have it in place if treatment is needed.

Susan