Herceptin - on a need to know basis
I thought I knew all the side effects of Herceptin by experience. Just found out about another. My gastroenterologist just gave me the low down on my latest colonoscopy. Apparently, Herceptin thins yo...
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That's a bummer @Blossom1961 ... BIG HUGS xx ..... is there any chance you can have the 'camera capsule' that is less invasive than the colonoscopy? And it checks all the stomach as well as the intestines?
Sadly, there can be so many side effects (some that don't become evident for years) like the heart risk as well with some of the many treatments we are given, teeth, gums, hands & feet, skin,
Keytruda is now being used for some with TNBC (as well as lung, melanoma, some stomach cancers & others) and is considered a life saver with some going into total remission .... but IT can have massive side effects as well, even life threatening allergic reactions that CAN cause death.
Everyone needs to grill their team on ANY possible side effects of ANY meds they take & also make sure you read all the verified documents that are available to all - and then ask even more questions xx
take care xx
Sadly, there can be so many side effects (some that don't become evident for years) like the heart risk as well with some of the many treatments we are given, teeth, gums, hands & feet, skin,
Keytruda is now being used for some with TNBC (as well as lung, melanoma, some stomach cancers & others) and is considered a life saver with some going into total remission .... but IT can have massive side effects as well, even life threatening allergic reactions that CAN cause death.
Everyone needs to grill their team on ANY possible side effects of ANY meds they take & also make sure you read all the verified documents that are available to all - and then ask even more questions xx
take care xx