Herceptin Questions

How long can I take Herceptin injections?

Posted 10 Jun 2011 by Carla Kaye • 3 answers

Stage III Breast Cancer Metastic, came back after only 2 yrs. Have been givin Herceptin for over a year... Had it on the first bout in 2007..I'm starting to have side effects, numbness in my left leg, paper-thin fingernails, no sex life, nausea.

Is Herceptin and Herclon same drug?

Posted 12 Jun 2014 by Red13 • 1 answer

Hi , I have breast cancer her2 + and live in India . I was suggested to take Herceptin by Roche but at the hospital was injected by Herclon and was told its the same drug. I wanted to confirm whether Herclon is manufactured by Roche or not

Pertuzumab - Does this drug cause restless leg or jerking of extremities?

Posted 18 Apr 2013 by 4unavigation • 3 answers

Being treated for occult breast cancer, metastatic to lung and lymph node. Receiving herceptin, perjeta and taxol

I would like to hear from long-term Herceptin recipients.

Posted 27 Jul 2011 by Brendaw • 3 answers

I received infusions for a year starting Jan. 2005 after a recurrence. Then, in 2007, after another recurrence (third time in same breast), my oncologist started it again in Feb. 2008. Currently receiving H every 4 weeks for 3+ years now (3.5 + 1 years since 2005). I haven't found anyone who ...

I finished chemo treatment for stage II breast cancer one month ago, but am still receiving regular?

Posted 9 Jun 2010 by outdoorgrl • 1 answer

... Herceptin infusions. I'm due to start a 5-year Femara regimen, but am just now starting to feel better and even grow some hair. I'm not ready to experience the negative side effects of Femara yet. How long can I safely wait before starting Femara? I realize I'll need to discuss ...

Is anyone taking Herceptin with Eribulin?

Posted 5 Apr 2012 by Maggie209 • 2 answers

I have been stage IV with breast cancer for almost 10 years and have been on many different chemo drugs along with Herceptin. I started Eribulin recently but am reluctant to give up Herceptin.

Taking Herceptin infusion once every 3 weeks. Can you be out in the sun while on Herceptin?

Posted 6 May 2010 by apu3161 • 1 answer

Flushes with Herceptin... any help to combat it?

Posted 29 Jul 2012 by furio • 1 answer

Second time of asking,please refer to previous post.

Hi, my mother has just completed a year of breast cancer treatment?

Posted 29 Jul 2014 by dcowboy77 • 2 answers

radiation, chemo, surgery, herceptin, and now anastrozole pill daily. everything looks good as of now, no sign of metastasis, etc. She had a stroke 6 years ago and is on numerous medications. My mother appears fatigued much of the time and in looking at the drug interactions on this site, I'm ...

Arimidex - is anastrozole of some benefit for postmenauposal BC 67 years old with mastectomy 0 nodes

Posted 15 Dec 2014 by helenemarie • 1 answer

... HR + Her 2+ neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery and preventive contralateral mastectomy ? If there is no breast tissue, no overweight, having taken the 18 herceptin treatment over one year and 20 months of arimidex, and cancer free, is there a substantial benefit in continuing to take ...

What is the difference between Ogivri and Herceptin?

Posted 22 Jan 2018 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Do herceptin induce lower abdominal pain?

Posted 11 May 2010 by mortazavizadeh • 1 answer

What are the side effects to the heart from taking Herceptin?

Posted 17 Mar 2011 by vickiemcwillis • 2 answers

Herceptin+chemo for 6 treatments,BAD effects but no flushes,Herceptin only,mega flushes.Why so ?

Posted 27 Jul 2012 by furio • 1 answer

Needs more explaining and am grateful for the chance to do so.The patient is my 37 year old daughter who was diagnosed in 2004 with secondary breast cancer.Karen had surgery to her liver and until last summer led a near normal life on Hormone treatment.Last year symptoms developed elsewhere and ...

I have sever Shortness Of Breathing. It is getting worse by the day. What can I do?

Posted 9 Aug 2010 by Rhodie • 1 answer

I finished my last dose of Herceptin in April 4th, 2010. I had 52 doses. I started SOB a year ago, and was treated for bronchitis, had a second treatment for the same. I never got rid of the SOB, and now it is getting worse. I spent two, three day stays in the hospital in the last 10 days. The ...