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What to Expect After My First Her2 Treatment?

TD

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8 months ago

I have my first treatment for Her2 tomorrow. What should I expect after treatment on the first day?

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It's completely normal to feel uncertain before starting a new treatment, especially your first one. Many people experience mild side effects like fatigue or minor infusion reactions, though everyone responds differently to HER2-targeted therapies. Your healthcare team will monitor you closely during and after the treatment, so don't hesitate to share any concerns or symptoms with them - they're there to help make this process as smooth as possible for you.

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HH

Community Member

6 months ago

Do you know what treatment you’ll be receiving? I’m on Phesgo infusions— diarrhea is a common side effect. I keep Imodium handy.

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TD

Community Member

6 months ago

Herceptin, preheat, trazimera, carboplatin, and neulasta are my meds

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MD

Community Member

6 months ago

How did it go? I’m getting mine soon probably by the end of the month.

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TD

Community Member

6 months ago

I'm still here. 😡 Scheduled from 9-4 but the doctor doesn't come in til 12 so I sat here until then. Waiting on last bag to finish now

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TD

Community Member

6 months ago

Not feeling anything different at the moment. Had the chemo taste in my mouth for a while but it's gone.

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MD

Community Member

6 months ago

@tiffany D seriously! They make you wait!! Like we don’t have other things to do!? Did you take mints? They said it’s good to get rid of the quemo taste 🤷🏻‍♀️

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KA

Community Member

6 months ago

I had TCHP chemo every 3 weeks for 7 months and felt queasy about day 3 and 4. That got worse but was manageable with drugs, Fatique diarrhea some vomiting. Then total mastectomy, and yesterday,6 months later, I got reconstruction. It’s been a journey but walking and being outdoors keeps me more positive. Good luck and prayers for you !

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

It's completely normal to feel uncertain before starting a new treatment, especially your first one. Many people experience mild side effects like fatigue or minor infusion reactions, though everyone responds differently to HER2-targeted therapies. Your healthcare team will monitor you closely during and after the treatment, so don't hesitate to share any concerns or symptoms with them - they're there to help make this process as smooth as possible for you.

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