I have been told by someone that herceptin cant pass through the blood brain barrier is this right ? What about chemotherapy ? I am mega freeking out now please help . X
Hi Tri
I have put for you below the link to BCC’s publication regarding Herceptin, if this doesn’t answer your question then our helpline team will be only too happy to explain things further to you. Calls are free 0808 800 6000 open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays.
www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications/treatment-side-effects/trastuzumab-herceptin-bcc41
Take care,
Jo, Moderator
first stop freeking out and ask the doctor or nurse , the chemo I found isn’t to bad its the first week of side effects the tiredness and lost of appetite that gets me I am doing 3rd lot of 6 today. Can’t help with the Hrceptin as I haven’t had that , good luck Tri