Herceptin vs Kadcyla

Hi violet, I’m due my 10th kadcyla next week. It’s easier than past chemo. It has though given me slight neuropathy in both feet which I’m on amitryptilline for. I’m on phased return at work, went back 4 weeks ago. Some tiredness few days after infusion but know my limits. I finish on 8 th June and has flown in, and to think back as to how you feel now I can’t believe it’s nearly complete. It’s not much harsher for me, just more of a nuisance now but I’m determined to go for the 14 prescribed. Some ladies need to stop for different reasons but still have good protection. Good luck and you will maybe be giving good advice to someone else before long x

Thank you so much for the information. I’m just trying to read as much as I can so that I can make an informed decision. Did you lose any hair with it? I know that’s not the most important thing but I just want to be prepared!

No hair loss at all x

Hi Violet

I was put on Kadcyla for 14 rounds but only managed 11 as it was affecting my liver function but apart from that I had no other problems apart from a bit of tiredness,  it's a breeze compared to my other chemo, also no hair loss.

if you have any questions please ask.

carolyn

Thank you Carolyn. Were you able to drink alcohol at all and could you have your nails gelled? It’s really difficult to find a great deal of information in it, apart from other peoples own experiences!

I got my nails done with shellac at weekend and so nice. In fact nurse at clinic said I could too. Alcohol I don’t touch until about 2 weeks after the infusion. Then it’s maybe 2 glasses of wine on the Saturday or Sunday 

Hi violet's

yes I drank alcohol on Kadcyla in moderation of course but went back to living a normal life whatever that is, just made sure I was a bit more vigilant and thought about what I was doing more. 

carolyn

Thank you. All of these answers are helping so much x

Thank you  

Last question! Were you able to colour your hair? It’s over six months since I finished chemo but I didn’t know if I should wait longer.