Hi. Haven't posted in 5 years, been blessed so far and am 5 years clear. I read so much on here that inspires me.
My mum is now on here 3rd breast cancer - metastasis in her rib, found when checked for a varicose vein on her mastectomy scar. Side effects of herceptin are affecting her hands and heart amongst other things. Fingers swell on tips and get infected. Anyone else have similar issues? Trying everything to get some relief! Thanks for reading x
Hi Gill,
I'm sorry to hear about your mum's progression. I wonder if you should change the title of your post as you seem to be asking for tips in coping with the herceptin side effects, rather than about the mets per se. Have they said if it's peripheral neuropathy, which I know is common after Taxol chemo, or just related to herceptin? Have the breast care team prescribed anything? Sounds painful.
Linda x
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