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Can Herceptin be taken while diagnosed with shinlges?

Please explain me why is not taken if it should not be taken while having shingles.

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I have treated women with Herceptin during Shingles.

One should not treat with chemotherapy if u have shingles.

It may worsen the shingles and cause further complications as it would lessen immunity further.

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