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Old 09-03-2012, 06:18 PM   #1
smsm
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Delayed Herceptin

My mom 5th Herceptin treatment was delayed for 10 days and she will have it tomorrow (day 31 instead of 21)

should she a load dose?
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Old 09-04-2012, 05:23 AM   #2
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Re: Delayed Herceptin

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/dat...rceptininf.pdf

The Herceptin data sheet is attached above. It indicates that if you are late less than a week, continue as usual but if you are late more than a week, you need a loading dose.
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