herceptin injection site still sore

Hi when I had my herceptin injections the nurse injected it slowly over about 5 mins but the last one I had it was a new nurse and she done it quickly and boy that was sore for about a week maybe when you jave your next one in 3 weeks time let them know hope this helps xx

Interesting because I’ve had 4 and the fourth was really sore for days, made me limp! And I suspect the speed she injected was the issue but wasn’t sure. I’ll ask them to slow down x 

Thanks for your reply, yes the first one was slow as well and I had no problems. I'll mention it next time.

Good to know I am not the only one, xx

Hi I’ve finished my Herceptin course .. the usual 18 . I was told  The best way to get as little discomfort as possible is to warm phial between hands while nurse getting ready because they take it from fridge and if left at that temp . It is sore going in . Also as everyone says it should be injected slowly .hope it gets better for you 

Thanks Margate, will try that. It is not too bad today. I'll make sure next time I get it to remind the nurse to go slowly.