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Nadi
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9 years ago

How long after Herceptin did you get your port removed?

For HER2 positive ladies, how long after Herceptin finished did you get your port removed? My Onc is recommending I keep mine until 2 years after Herceptin finished (which would be Dec 2018). I though...
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Bevkk
Member
9 years ago
Hi Nadi
i finished Herceptin in June and my Onc suggested I have it removed as my cancer was low risk. I am thinking of having it removed after my next visit at the end of July. I unfortunately got a DVT at the site and have been on blood thinners so I'm more than happy to have it removed. 
Bev