Is anyone else suffering herceptin side effects?

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I have got through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy fairly unscathed. However, I've had my first dose of herceptin (that I know I'm lucky to have) but it left me very tired and feeling 'drugged up' for about a week. Can anyone share there experience of herceptin with me - is this a 'one off' and my body will get used to it or am I to expect the same side effects from the next 16 doses?
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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I just posted on another person's blog - but yes I am tired and achey on Herceptin, flaky nails and other side effects. Before cancer Iused to do a lot of running, now I find running a bit of a chore and am looking forward to finishing the Herceptin and being able to get back to being my more energetic self. Good luck to all of you. xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    <p>Hi,</p>

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    <p>onto my last two sessions of Chemo.      then, a week or radio therapy and Herceptin (I have chosen the year and not 6 month trial of herceptin).</p>

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    <p>does anyone know if herceptin is given after radio therapy ?  </p>