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I have finished 13 sessions of herceptin (trastuzumab) due to unavoidable situation i have to go out of the country and be back after 1 1/2 months . can i still continue my remaining 4 sessions ? is it still effective ?
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Yes: Yes, absolutely. However, discuss your situation with your oncologist so the arrangement can be made for you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Probably OK: Doctors use clinical trial data to answer questions. Unfortunately, there is no information available to accurately answer this question. However, missing 2 cycles of Herceptin (trastuzumab) is unlikely to cause any harm. Herceptin (trastuzumab) should still be effective.
Answered 6/25/2014
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