Has Anyone Had To Stop Taking Herceptin Before 3 Months? Is There An Alternative For Herceptin?
I am HER2+ but since I take chemo and herceptin concurrently not sure which one is causing the lung problems so both have been stopped. 8 for taxol and 6 for for herceptin. I am worried. Waiting for onc and pulmonary drs to talk and decide.
Hi I always get allergies this time of year took reg meds but around the 5th week of chemo started wheezing which is not ususal for me. I asked the onc and he said sleep on 2 pillows. He should have done an xray. It got worse and went to the hospital on the 21st with pneumonia. This week went to pulmonary dr. And she said the Cat scan showed diffuse pneumonex pattern consistent with chemo toxicity. Its rare. The quicker you act on this the better outcome. Still on oxygen steriods and breathing treatments.
Some patients have had to stop taking Herceptin due to severe side effects, such as heart damage. For instance, one patient continued Herceptin until the heart damage was too great.
As for alternatives, biosimilars like trastuzumab-dkst (Ogivri) are available. Additionally, Herceptin can be combined with Perjeta to Show Full Answer
So sorry to hear! I don't have any advise.....just big hugs!! 🤗🤗🤗
I'm not sure if they can give it in conjunction with chemo, since it is a trojan horse chemo itself, but it could be worth asking your doctor about TDM1 or also called Kadcyla.
Try to stay positive Anni,,,,,.Prayers it gets better ,,,you have all of us !,
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