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What Causes Severe Fatigue While On Herceptin For Breast Cancer?

Hi am a 61yr old female, I have been in treatment with herceptin 4yrs now for bone cancer that spread from breast cancer. My question is I am fatigued severely all the time, my dr. Knows this but has not been able to help. Is there any thing my dr. Or I can do to help with this ? Also could the heart have anything to do with the fatigue ?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your fatigue is due to cancer and not due to herceptin. You should drink plenty of fluids and do yoga to alleviate fatigue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Severe Fatigue While On Herceptin For Breast Cancer?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your fatigue is due to cancer and not due to herceptin. You should drink plenty of fluids and do yoga to alleviate fatigue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.