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...
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Hi Blossom.. Here’s an article I found that may help re relief.
Have a look on Cancer.net and the heading: Skin reactions to
targeted therapy and Immunotherapy...Drugs that target EGFR.
ive read Skin reactions are common in drugs that are DNA
monoclonal antibodies.. I don’t understand the chemistry but the
section on how the Skin reactions should be managed may help.
The least they could do is refer you to a dermatologist who is familiar
with the effects of Herceptin on the skin.
Its so thumbs down for some of these oncs! All you can do is self
advocate for best care. Take someone with you so they dont abuse your self evident symptoms. The dermatologist needs to know about
Herceptin drug reactions to identify the rash from other causes.
Sad to say, sometimes straight talk to get proper referral is needed.
good luck... Frightening that they may be administering a drug and not know its side effects! xx.
Have a look on Cancer.net and the heading: Skin reactions to
targeted therapy and Immunotherapy...Drugs that target EGFR.
ive read Skin reactions are common in drugs that are DNA
monoclonal antibodies.. I don’t understand the chemistry but the
section on how the Skin reactions should be managed may help.
The least they could do is refer you to a dermatologist who is familiar
with the effects of Herceptin on the skin.
Its so thumbs down for some of these oncs! All you can do is self
advocate for best care. Take someone with you so they dont abuse your self evident symptoms. The dermatologist needs to know about
Herceptin drug reactions to identify the rash from other causes.
Sad to say, sometimes straight talk to get proper referral is needed.
good luck... Frightening that they may be administering a drug and not know its side effects! xx.