Herceptin & Perjeta Only-Side Effects (post-chemo)

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Vermontski
Vermontski Member Posts: 6
edited August 2019 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

I was diagnosed with HER2+ BC in December, have gone through chemo, surgery and radiation and am now on HP every three weeks. I have had side effects (fatigue, GI problems, aching joints) and wanted to start a forum for others who might also be trying to manage this.

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  • Newfromny
    Newfromny Member Posts: 139
    edited August 2019

    I was diagnosed in October, am on H & P only, and have the same SEs , but it is sooo much better than chemo ! I also have continued neuropathy that I feel gets worse with h & p but they say it’s left over from chemo

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  • Vermontski
    Vermontski Member Posts: 6
    edited August 2019

    I agree it is so much better than chemo!! I think, for me, I had psyched myself up to get through chemo, surgery and radiation and was hoping that I wouldn’t have many side effects at all with HP. It’s just a let down perhaps more than being bothered by the side effects so much-and of course the worry that the cancer will return. Does anything make your joint pain better? I got a massage and that did not help

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  • rajae
    rajae Member Posts: 9
    edited August 2019

    hi,

    I had surgery on august 7. Now recovering . Not sure what my doctor will say. Hes on vacation now he might put me on herceptin and perjeta or herceptin alone. Hmmm i hope to have less SE thab i had with chemo... although chemo was t that bad. However mu questions is : when to star my hormonotherapy? Is it at the same time as im undergoing Hp and radiotherapy or after

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