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Fremont, OH

Had TCHP chemo 6 rounds finished Dec.13th 24 .Am currently getting Herception her2 antibody alone Maintenance infusions .

February 1, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

I am getting Herceptin for 11 rounds every three weeks for maintenance.

February 10, 2024
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For early-stage breast cancer (stages 0 through 3), trastuzumab (Herceptin) maintenance therapy is typically continued for another six months after the final dose of chemotherapy, for a total of 12 months. For advanced or metastatic breast cancer, maintenance therapy is a lifelong treatment. If the cancer progresses or side Show Full Answer

For early-stage breast cancer (stages 0 through 3), trastuzumab (Herceptin) maintenance therapy is typically continued for another six months after the final dose of chemotherapy, for a total of 12 months. For advanced or metastatic breast cancer, maintenance therapy is a lifelong treatment. If the cancer progresses or side effects become difficult to manage, treatment plans may be adjusted.

July 30, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I am getting Herceptin and Perjeta for one year.

February 2, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member I finished my chemo Dec.13 which included the herception and am on Herception only.Wondering how long just for the Herception Maintenance

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February 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Between the chemo, and the Herceptin only- the protocols take about a year on the 3 week schedule. Mine ran a couple weeks over, because my chemo sessions had been postponed twice by a week because of low platelet counts. It was all easier with the Herceptin only vs the chemo. Good Luck!

February 1, 2024

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