Anyone starting herceptin in New Year???

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Just wondering if anyone has the added fun of herceptin to come? I’m starting mine this week, with Tax (does the fun never stop with this disease?!)

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hi

sorry just seen your post.not on the same treatment prog as you but have started on the herceptin path -have had surgery, FEC chemo , rads an on hormone ongoing and hey ho hereceptin. Am 4 sessions in and apart from the 'flushes’it has been much better than I thought. My prob has been the receiving of it rather than the stuff itself. I have had ongoing issues with needles an veins and so every 3 weeks endure upto 2 hours of attempts to secure a line - once there its fine.Sopos itive so far - have no5 next week with heart / ECG checks which are niggling at the back of me mind so will let you know. Good luck with yours - keep the faith.
Its making us better.

techo

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Hi there
I am about to start herceptin with weekly tax. Don’t really know anything about side effects. Have just finished 6 x FEC. Ok so far…
x sarah

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Sarah, mine is three weekly, so can’t be of too much help. It does seem to be much harsher than say , FEC for example. Think any side-effects from the herceptin get lost in those from the Tax! Tracey

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Im starting herceptin and tax on the 18th and 19th January. Mine is 3 weekly but they are doing the first dose on different days so they can monitor the side effects

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hi tsr, i have been having herceptin since may 2010.half way through it now. not had any problems so far. i am sure you will be fine like me. good luck.yoyo.

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Hi TSR,

Another one to add to your list - just finished 6 x FEC and about to start Herceptin (first next Tuesday) and Tamoxifen (don’t know when, but soon).

I know that ignorance is not bliss but I’ve been lazy in researching these drugs and effects as I’ve been basking in the post-chemo glow :wink:

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I started herceptin with the tax and so far have had 2 lots of each…no idea what the se might be as each may be either or! I will know more when I keep having herceptin after tax finishes!
My daughter is on herceptin and says its ok!

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Just done Herceptin 10. PM’d you xx