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This would take place after surgery, possibly as long as 11 weeks after surgery. I am also considering a trip two weeks into the first cycle (21-day cycle) and worry about side effects.

January 22
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Members deeply engaged with someone planning HER2-positive treatment after surgery, sharing experiences with carboplatin, paclitaxel, and... Read more

Members deeply engaged with someone planning HER2-positive treatment after surgery, sharing experiences with carboplatin, paclitaxel, and HER2-targeted drugs like Herceptin, noting common side effects like fatigue and digestive issues that typically improved over each three-week cycle. Several members discussed medication options in detail, including the differences between Herceptin, Herceptin Hylecta, Phesgo, and Enhertu, with one member explaining how Herceptin eventually stopped working for her stage 4 cancer and required switching to Enhertu, which had stronger side effects but remained necessary for progression. A recurring theme was the importance of having thorough conversations with oncologists about clinical trials and medication choices, balancing effectiveness with tolerability and individual factors like heart health and hypertension.

A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

My new oncologist told me that Phesgo for someone with HER2 positive endometrial cancer was not beneficial enough compared to someone with HER3, and the side effect of diarrhea has been difficult for some, as well as more heart toxicity for someone with hypertension like me, so I took her advice to do injected Herceptin Hylecta (if my insurance allows, otherwise Herceptin).

February 17
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

I didn't ask, but I expect they save Enhertu for cases that have progressed further, like yours. It sounds like Phesgo is similar to Enhertu in that way.

February 17
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

What about Enhertu? Herceptin stopped working for me so I was switched to Enhertu. I will have my third treatment tomorrow. My tumor is very HER2 positive 3+. For me Herceptin was easier to tolerate and had less side effects than Enhertu. But everyone is different. Best of luck to you. Marcia

February 17
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

I wonder if anyone on this website is participating in the clinical trial and can give us their experiences on these new combos. I was told the participants would learn which arm they were randomized to at the beginning of the treatment.

February 7
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

Please keep me posted. There are many new treatments being studied. I hope they get positive results from this trial. In about a week and a half I expect to see my oncologist. I am going to about ask her about theses differences . I will post the information. Marcia

February 7

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