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noosa_blue150
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3 years ago

On herceptin and perjeta , stage 4 , itchy skin and now itchy scalp -anyone treated itch sucessfully

I’ve been on H&P for over 12 months -experiencing  itchy skin for last 4 months or so. Mostly red spots on chest and shoulders/back Told oncologist and am using cortisone cream on chest and shoulder...
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D_Tizzle53
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2 years ago
@Blossom1961 it sure is horrible. I'm surprised your Doc said what they did as it is documented in the literature that it is a side effect. I have just contacted the oncology unit and the after hours number for my Oncologist. If i find out anything more I will let you know. Take care, Danni