HERCEPTON QUESTIONS

Hi Pam, it sounds as though you've been having a tough time getting over the side effects from your treatments. I hope your doctors are able to help you out with some good solutions soon. I did get some of the dry skin etc that you mention, although I'm not sure if it was due to the chemo or Herceptin :-)  I believe dry skin etc can also be a side effect of thyroid problems, so definitely worth chatting to your doctor about. I generally did ok with Herceptin but was one of the unlucky ones who develop heart issues while on it. Thankfully this was just a temporary problem and after having heart tablets for the final few months of treatment, lower doseages of Herceptin and close monitoring, my heart is now back to normal. I finished chemo & herceptin two years ago but it did take my body quite a while to fully recover, not surprising when you think about what we have been through. I know it's stressful, but keep talking to your medical team and letting them know what's happening as they can usually help, although I can understand your frustration with having to have more tests etc. Best wishes, hope you are feeling bettter soon. Jane xx