Side affects from Chemo drugs
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Herceptin
I was on Herceptin for a year. I have not heard of anyone who had trouble with their lungs. I can effect your heart. They did muga scans to check the heart every 3-4 months. I had no problems,just finished in September. Hreceptin was easy for me just a little achey. Good Luck Have a great Holiday.0 -
Nothing yet,Grandma X 6 said:Herceptin
I was on Herceptin for a year. I have not heard of anyone who had trouble with their lungs. I can effect your heart. They did muga scans to check the heart every 3-4 months. I had no problems,just finished in September. Hreceptin was easy for me just a little achey. Good Luck Have a great Holiday.
I just had my second treatment yeserday, T/C with herceptin and nothing to bad yet, like Grandmax3 says, just a little bone aches, but considering the rest that could be, I'm greatful this is all there has been so far. Hope your's goes better and try to have a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and much LOVE.0 -
No problemshopefulwhumor said:Nothing yet,
I just had my second treatment yeserday, T/C with herceptin and nothing to bad yet, like Grandmax3 says, just a little bone aches, but considering the rest that could be, I'm greatful this is all there has been so far. Hope your's goes better and try to have a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and much LOVE.
I did herceptin for a year ... and had no problems at all. The main thing they look at during herceptin is the heart ... and they do keep a close eye on that for any problems ... but other than the heart ... I haven't heard of any major side effects.
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I'm not on Herceptin, but,Grandma X 6 said:Herceptin
I was on Herceptin for a year. I have not heard of anyone who had trouble with their lungs. I can effect your heart. They did muga scans to check the heart every 3-4 months. I had no problems,just finished in September. Hreceptin was easy for me just a little achey. Good Luck Have a great Holiday.
I'm not on Herceptin, but, want to say hi and welcome. I am sure others that are will post information for you about their experience.
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Not yethopefulwhumor said:Nothing yet,
I just had my second treatment yeserday, T/C with herceptin and nothing to bad yet, like Grandmax3 says, just a little bone aches, but considering the rest that could be, I'm greatful this is all there has been so far. Hope your's goes better and try to have a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and much LOVE.
I am done with TCH, had my first herceptin on 11/19/10 and so far only a little bone aches otherwise so far is has been good.0
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