With chemo complete I now move onto the next stage, 12 cycles of Phesgo, given by subcutaneous (I had to look that up in Mr Google) injection. Isn't it funny, in former times I'd have said I had to look it up in the dictionary, now I refer to Google! Anyway, I digress. So this injection is a combination of Herceptin and Pertuzumab, and the nurse yesterday described it as effectively like a layer of cling film, to protect the good cells.
Previously I have had Herceptin and Pertuzumab alongside chemo, given by IV drip and taking about 90mins, with flush IV in between. Phesgo is administered in 5-7 minutes and yep, you read that right. The nurse sat and slowly pushed the massive syringe into my thigh for 6 and a half minutes! It wasn't painful, no more than taking bloods to begin with.
Side effects? Well so far none! This is great news and I hope this is a sign of what's to come as I have 11 more of these, taking treatment to some time in March 2022!
