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Anyone else experience vision changes with herceptin? (it is only affecting my close up vision)
Asked by Amanda Metivier
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Adrienne private
Stage 3C Patient
I have had vision changes, but I do not know if it is from the Herceptin, Taxol or later Taxetere. Hard to say with so many things being pumped into my body. My oncologist told me vision changes are normal during chemo and don't get new glasses til chemo a few months after chemo is finished.
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Ana Naluh Andrade
Learning About Breast Cancer
Not with Herceptin but with the chemo with Taxol and now with Femara.
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How long has herceptin been used to treat breast cancer?
Asked by Janeen Rosado
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Dawn Sullivan
Stage 3A Patient
Herceptin has been FDA approved since 1998 and there is a very good movie called living proof about the doctor who found the protein.
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I finished with HERCEPTIN in Nov. 2011. I am having extreme pain in my knees ace legs, such that it wakes me up at night and walking is painful. any one else have this experience? I am also on tamoxifin . my oncologist seems baffled. please help!
Asked by Pam Hervatic
Learning About Breast Cancer- View all 5 answers
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Lysa Allison
Learning About Breast Cancer
Have you had your VitaminD levels checked? Vitamin D deficiency can cause achy bones. You may want to have all labs checked to see about all vitamin levels and calcium. It may be something that simple. Good luck to you and keep us posted.
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Pam Hervatic
Learning About Breast Cancer
Well...I had arthroscopic surgery on one of my knees last friday...they found a torn meniscus and arthritis. I will have the other knee done soon. I am still confused. Lordy Lordy!
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Has anyone ever experienced atrial fibrulation as a residual effect of chemo? I took herceptin, taxotere and carboplatin.
Asked by anonymous
Survivor since 2011-
Laura Cornwell
Industry Provider
There is no evidence that taxotere or carbaplatin have any adverse effects on the heart. Herceptin is known to rarely cause some heart changes, but not specifically atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is actually very common with age. Most people get it for reasons related to high blood...
1 comment 2There is no evidence that taxotere or carbaplatin have any adverse effects on the heart. Herceptin is known to rarely cause some heart changes, but not specifically atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is actually very common with age. Most people get it for reasons related to high blood pressure, valve disease, coronary artery disease, lung disease, alcohol use or thyroid problems. If one of those were to blame, you and your doctor would most likely already know that you had the risk factor. But up to 1-3 out of every 10 people with atrial fibrillation had no risk factor for Afib.
Be optimistic! There are lots of options for atrial fibrillation treatment and in many patients it can be fixed.
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Kathy Firth
Learning About Breast Cancer
These are the same drugs I have taken and am still taking Herceptin and have so far not experienced any problems with my heart. My oncologist sends me every three months for an echo to keep a close watch for any possible damage.
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I am on my second round of chemo and herceptin drug for stage 1 breast cancer and stage 2 lymph node positive her 2. Now I am having pain in stomach and ribcage, want ot know if that's normal. No other pain anywhere else.
Asked by Renee Boone
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Karrie Cameron
Patient
Flu-like symptoms may occur after treatment. This includes fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, joint aches, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose. Diarrhea may occur. You are at a greater risk of having infections due to low whit blood cell count. You may feel some general pain, trouble...
Comment 0Flu-like symptoms may occur after treatment. This includes fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, joint aches, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose. Diarrhea may occur. You are at a greater risk of having infections due to low whit blood cell count. You may feel some general pain, trouble sleeping. Hope this helps. I start my herceptin on jan 30th.
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Kelly Leigh
Learning About Breast Cancer
I would recommend navigatecancerfoundation.org for excellent answers to questions like this. The nurse I speak with has been an oncology nurse for 29 years and answers are usually back within a day. It is sponsored by LIVESTRONG, no charge to cancer patient. Let us know!
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There has been some work around Vitamin E enhancing the effect of Herceptin (Tramuzibab) for HER2 cancers. What is the trade name for the appropriate Vitamin E formulation.
Asked by John Johnston
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Anyone have dizziness/lightheaded ness while on herceptin?
Asked by holly jones
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Sue Rice
Stage 4 Patient
I get dizzy & lightheaded also my eyesight has deteriated I get sores in my nose and I am always tired, lately I have been falling over a lot as well which I am told is due to tiredness which makes the dizziness worse. I have been on Herceptin every 3 weeks for the past 3 years and no signs of...
Comment 0I get dizzy & lightheaded also my eyesight has deteriated I get sores in my nose and I am always tired, lately I have been falling over a lot as well which I am told is due to tiredness which makes the dizziness worse. I have been on Herceptin every 3 weeks for the past 3 years and no signs of anything changing. I have heard most symptoms go away you finish having Herceptin. Good luck!
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Erin Timlin
Learning About Breast Cancer
No dizziness and lightheadedness but I have had slightly blurred vision which I believe is a side effect. Also, a runny nose.
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Stage 4 HER2+ ER+ --> Treatment is taking forever. Others finish, but I keep going. Do any others feel lonely, frustrated and depressed while watching others finish? I'm stable, but only if I continue treatment.
Asked by Sue Rice
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Sue Rice
Stage 4 Patient
Thanks everyone for your kind words and helpful advice. I have been in touch with our local hospital and they have some very nice nurses who have helped me vent and ask questions and it has helped a lot. I still feel the emotions but knowing its ok is a relief and helps me get over it. As...
Comment 0Thanks everyone for your kind words and helpful advice. I have been in touch with our local hospital and they have some very nice nurses who have helped me vent and ask questions and it has helped a lot. I still feel the emotions but knowing its ok is a relief and helps me get over it. As others have commented everyones journey is different but the emotions are pretty much the same. Thanks again and best wishes to all...
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
Sue, I sure can understand how it could be very depressing to watch the other types of breast cancer women walk out the door. Your oncologist's office probably has some recommendations for support groups in your area where you could meet a pal who is dealing with the same issues you are having. ...
Comment 0Sue, I sure can understand how it could be very depressing to watch the other types of breast cancer women walk out the door. Your oncologist's office probably has some recommendations for support groups in your area where you could meet a pal who is dealing with the same issues you are having. When I was going through treatment, there was a young woman on the other side of the states who was a horse-gal, just like me. We had a great time emailing each other even though she was young enough to be my daughter. It was so welcome to find somebody else who was in the "same leaky boat" as I was. It made the treatment time much easier to take. You just need a "chemo-pal." This has become a way-too-common disease to there are lots of us out there. I would try to find a support group and maybe one person who you just click with. . Be sure and talk to your doctor and Onco. nurses about how you are feeling. Ask them if they can point you in the direction of a support group. You sound like a very social person and needs some buddies. Take care and big healing hugs. Sharon
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Has anyone had adverse reactions from receiving herceptin alone?
Asked by Susan Denevan
Stage 2A Patient-
holly jones
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am actually going for a ct scan tomorrow due to some dizziness/headache on & off,hoping its nothing! I also have a runny nose for a couple weeks after the treatment and a cough/sore throat the night of treatment. I finished with chemo in November and hoping my last herceptin will be in June!
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Sue Rice
Stage 4 Patient
I have dizziness, tiredness, runny nose that suddenly dries up and hurts, brittle nails I have also put on weight and the fatigue is frustrating you want to exercise but it is just so hard! But it has kept me stable for 3 years so far so its worth it.
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I finished chemo 4 months ago, still on herceptin. My blood work was looking better each time, but now my counts are going down. Could that mean I'm having a recurrance?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
There are no rules sayng you can't call your oncologists office to address your very important questions. Do not think you are bothering them.... they are there to get us through our treatments. This is a legitimate and important question and you need to ask it. Write down your questions...
1 comment 1There are no rules sayng you can't call your oncologists office to address your very important questions. Do not think you are bothering them.... they are there to get us through our treatments. This is a legitimate and important question and you need to ask it. Write down your questions before you call the office,( they will probably have to call you back.) but make your call immediately! You don't need to spend any more time worrying about these lab results. You go girl!
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
There are no rules sayng you can't call your oncologists office to address your very important questions. Do not think you are bothering them.... they are there to get us through our treatments. This is a legitimate and important question and you need to ask it. Write down your questions...
Comment 0There are no rules sayng you can't call your oncologists office to address your very important questions. Do not think you are bothering them.... they are there to get us through our treatments. This is a legitimate and important question and you need to ask it. Write down your questions before you call the office,( they will probably have to call you back.) but make your call immediately! You don't need to spend any more time worrying about these lab results. You go girl!
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