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Running nose is probably caused by an allergic reaction and it could be part of the reason why we are given 'antihistamine' and stuff like benedryl. The cumulation of histamine - produced by our body when confronted with 'foreign' objects - is one possible reason for having the 'symptom' of a 'running nose'. Please be sure to talk to your oncology nurse if it's not improving or becoming bothersome....

thanks, Jacki....it's so nice to be called a "long-term survivor!" I will check into that thread.

I was so scared at my first chemo infusion that I paced up and down the room, dragging my pole with me, all around the other people in their lounge chairs. The next time I came in, doctor ordered anti-anxiety drug. That was a good thing. It got easier as time went by. In fact, it didn't take long before I was chatting with other patients while I was getting my infusion. Don't forget, we Her2s get Herceptin infustions for a full year....

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Hi Alene, I'm on just Herceptin only right now. Much easier than Cytoxan/Adriamycin or Taxol/Herceptin combo (which I was on prior to this). Mainly just mild body aches (similar to having had a long work-out and just being stiff). My hair is slowly but surely making a come-back with Herceptin and my blood counts are starting to make a comeback as well. So...from my perspective nothing to majorly worry about for you with regards to taking...

Hi Regional Recurrence - 10/09 Just had surgery to remove 2 spots 12/09 Punctured Lung/Collapsed during port placement Gallbladder removed - No biopsy results yet...gallbladder had lesions adhered to surface? Just released from hospital yesterday...What a nightmare Was supposed to start Herceptin today...Asked oncologist for more time...having significant pain..trouble breathing... Am very scared about Herceptin...Had terrible side effects...

I doubt that there are trials, but about the time I say that...there could be! I did Herceptin 26 months after my last chemotherapy treatment, and have no regrets. The current news on Her2+ seems to be saying that even very early/small her2+ tumors should have herceptin because they are more apt to return than Her 2- tumors. If your onc will go along with it, I'd do it... Barb

I have a stupid question, has anybody had a very runny noise on the Herceptin.

I also had the AC combo (before I moved to Taxol and Herceptin) and I definitely experienced nausea. But I agree that you should talk to the nurses as often as needed. They probably have already told you that it is easier to prevent the nausea than to "roll it back"- listen to them. That is so true. They told me to take meds if I even thought that I might be feeling nausea. They are also likely to give you some other tips (sucking on...

Hey There Thanks everyone for the support last week. I had my port surgery ( very reluctantly, I might add) last Thurs and Chemo on Friday. I still am not in love with this port. It is literally a "Pain in my neck" Chemo went off without a hitch. The oncology nurses was super nice and very helpful. Felt great Fri and Sat (even went to work and a birthday party) Sunday and Mon thought I died and went to hell. Couldn't eat a...