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Is there any oral maintenance medicine fot her2 breast cancer after finishing the herceptin (trastuzumab)?

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Yes: First very close follow up by the oncologist, preventing osteoporosis, zometa will help ske ( skeletal related events , like fractures joint and muscle problems ) in 40% , risk of metastasis in 14 % , speak to your oncologist.

Answered 6/26/2020

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Hormonal treatment: If the cancer is er positive then tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor would be beneficial to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Does insurace cover for herceptin (trastuzumab) to treat breast cancer in nz?

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