@demivolte Oh sorry yours also grew at the speed of light. I also felt mine growing, both the tumour as well as going up higher in the lymph node chains. I had to wait 2 months for chemo to start. I think they should prioritise grade 3 BC cancers really.
It's good they're treating you on the (hopefully false) assumption that it's spread. Grade 3 Her2+++ HR-neg is so terribly aggressive it's better to be safe than sorry.
Well done getting to the end of chemo. I didn't manage that, but stopped early. I hope your sense of taste returns soon and you can enjoy food again.
You mention gastro issues. If you mean diarrhoea, then you might continue to experience that while on pertuzumab. That gave me the most ridiculous diarrhoea ever. After my last Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) with phesgo, it was completely unbelievable, but even just on Phesgo it was pretty extreme. Also no warning... luckily not painful. I'd never really had diarrhoea before, so it was a surprise for me that I got that side effect and to what extent. I then found out online that pertuzumab is known for it.
@EachandEveryone Oh no, that's so totally annoying! I remember wanting my PICC line removed: it always got in the way, was a pain to have flushed and you can't swim, or even shower without a whole rigmarole of putting on the plastic sleeve thing. I was glad to have it when needed though, better than the chemo into my veins on my hand - but removal asap after that. I hope they remove it soon for you!!!
@Enigma52 I'm sorry I don't know the answers to your questions, but hope someone pops into the thread soon who can advise you.