Does herceptin have to be given on a strict 3 weekly bais or can it be moved for holidays? We have several breaks away booked and hadn’t given it a thought.
hi
I have moved my herceptin around a few times for holidays, i havent had any problems
galen x
That’s good then, because I’d be really miffed if it upset holiday plans.
Thanks
Hi,
It really depends on how much you want to move your dates of treatment. One week is the absolute limit, otherwise you will need the loading dose again. Best to check with whoever is in charge of the Herceptin treatment. If you are having health care at home you may be able to negotiate having the treatment when you are on holiday, only in the UK of course.
All the best,
E
Hello.
During my year of Herceptin I twice had it at 4 week intervals because of previously booked holidays. The onc said it was OK to do this but not to leave it 5 weeks.
Best wishes
Anthi x
I have asked over the years to shift my herceptin dates and was told the same as anthi that it was ok up to 4 weeks but not longer.
Dawn
xx
Thanks for your replies. I am only away for up to a week so should be ok