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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...
@Blossom1961 I didn't know this specifically about Herceptin and Paclitaxol of which I had received both. I do know that as we age the lining of the bowel thins, and therefore higher chance of rupturing the bowel lining.
For now I am declining colonoscopies but used to have them routinely. I am opting for having the sample sent through the mail my GP Is happy with my decision presently.
Unfortunately the public system is moving towards have some trained nurses do the colonoscopies, to my horror last time I had the procedure.
It sounds like you are in good hands with your medical team, and wishing you all the best.
@arpie I agree what a bummer! Pun intended!
When I next have a coloscopy I will go private and there is a doctor named Dr Justin Butt (seriously) who performs colonoscopies. It seems a good 'omen' to me. :smiley: What do you think?
For now I am declining colonoscopies but used to have them routinely. I am opting for having the sample sent through the mail my GP Is happy with my decision presently.
Unfortunately the public system is moving towards have some trained nurses do the colonoscopies, to my horror last time I had the procedure.
It sounds like you are in good hands with your medical team, and wishing you all the best.
@arpie I agree what a bummer! Pun intended!
When I next have a coloscopy I will go private and there is a doctor named Dr Justin Butt (seriously) who performs colonoscopies. It seems a good 'omen' to me. :smiley: What do you think?