Hi there, does anyone know if Herceptin, that is used in cancer, is not good for a Lupus sufferer? Thank you.

[Roxanaw]

Breast cancer, herceptin and lupus

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Roxanaw ,

I'm afraid that we are not medically qualified here and therefore cannot give advice about treatment. Are you able to discuss this with your consultant or pharmacist?

[Roxanaw in reply to Paul_Howard]

DearPaul, very true, but I was hoping other people with lupus and cancer had been in the position of taking herceptin and could share their experience. But thank you anyway.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Roxanaw]

It is important to bear in mind that everyone is different and whilst a treatment may be suitable for one person with lupus, it may not be for someone else.

[Roxanaw in reply to Paul_Howard]

Very true. Still, its useful to hear other similar stories.