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Atlanta
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12 years ago

Herceptin

Hi all, just a question about Herceptin. Do any of you get slight chest pain after your Herceptin infusion? I am still on taxol, one more to go, have had 3 Herceptin. Due for another heart scan soon so I guess that will put my mind at ease. When you just go to Herceptin once radio is over, can life go back to semi-normal? I hear there are not usually too many symptoms.......? Vanessa

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  • Jk48au's avatar
    Jk48au
    Member
    12 years ago
    Yes, you will so much better without the chemo. I was so sick on chemo and ended up in hospital twice during the four treatments I had that included Herceptin. Afterwards I felt pretty normal and my hair started to grow, along with curls I had never had. Still felt tired but keep well hydrated and you will be ok. Hope all continues to go well from now on. I just finished my last Herceptin two weeks ago and got the all clear from oncologist.
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    Jk48au
    Member
    12 years ago
    Yes, you will so much better without the chemo. I was so sick on chemo and ended up in hospital twice during the four treatments I had that included Herceptin. Afterwards I felt pretty normal and my hair started to grow, along with curls I had never had. Still felt tired but keep well hydrated and you will be ok. Hope all continues to go well from now on. I just finished my last Herceptin two weeks ago and got the all clear from oncologist.
  • Jk48au's avatar
    Jk48au
    Member
    12 years ago
    Yes, you will so much better without the chemo. I was so sick on chemo and ended up in hospital twice during the four treatments I had that included Herceptin. Afterwards I felt pretty normal and my hair started to grow, along with curls I had never had. Still felt tired but keep well hydrated and you will be ok. Hope all continues to go well from now on. I just finished my last Herceptin two weeks ago and got the all clear from oncologist.
  • chrismelb's avatar
    chrismelb
    Member
    12 years ago
    Just Herceptin is a breeze and you can easily drive yourself to and fro. Good luck
  • Tracee's avatar
    Tracee
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Atlanta, Yes life goes back to semi normal, the only side effect I get is a drippy nose and a I'm a little tired on the day of Herceptin. I didn't get any pain at all. Hope all goes well for you Tracee
  • Tracee's avatar
    Tracee
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Atlanta, Yes life goes back to semi normal, the only side effect I get is a drippy nose and a I'm a little tired on the day of Herceptin. I didn't get any pain at all. Hope all goes well for you Tracee