After 8 kandcyla I get really bad eczema on body and in pic line site ,I may have to give up as too itchy have you got any advice
Hello bear2,
Thanks for posting.
Trastuzumab emtansine (kadcyla) can cause a rash and itching of the skin.
If you haven’t already, please speak to your treatment team. They need to know about any side effects you are experiencing so they can help manage them and support you to complete your treatment. They may suggest or prescribe creams and antihistamines to help relieve these symptoms.
There are several different creams and antihistamines so alternative ones can be tried until you find something that works.
The irritation you have at the PICC site might be an allergy to the dressing. Let them know about this as well.
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