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All in my head
Onco says Herceptin does not cause side effects even though the manufacturers of herceptin says it can. So, the peripheral neuropathy, sore throat, itchy rash, ridged and cracked nails, breathlessness...
It's very aggravating when a medical practitioner shrugs off side effects but the problem is that some side effects are rate and he/she possibly has no knowledge of them. I had peripheral neuropathy from Taxol, it's not rare and while mine improved while on Herceptin, pn is a cussed customer and variable. Cracked and ridged nails are also common from most chemo regimes. Taxol side effects can take a dismally long time to go away for a minority, and that may lead to a rather unprofessional nonchalance. An itchy rash and breathlessness deserve to be looked into however. Agree with @kmakm to see if your GP
can help. Best wishes.
can help. Best wishes.