Biological Therapy to Treat Breast Cancer
Biological Therapy to Treat Breast Cancer
When biological therapy is used to treat breast cancer, side effects can include:
Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects to watch for and what you should do if they occur. The FDA has warned that the treatment with pertuzumab may be harmful or fatal to a fetus. Women who are pregnant should not take pertuzumab.
If you develop fever and chills, notify your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. Other symptoms to tell your health care provider about include:
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Side Effects of Biological Therapy for Breast Cancer
When biological therapy is used to treat breast cancer, side effects can include:
- Allergic reactions
- Difficulty breathing
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Swelling
- Nausea
- Fever and chills
- Dizziness or weakness
- Heart failure
Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects to watch for and what you should do if they occur. The FDA has warned that the treatment with pertuzumab may be harmful or fatal to a fetus. Women who are pregnant should not take pertuzumab.
Recognizing a Breast Cancer Emergency
If you develop fever and chills, notify your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. Other symptoms to tell your health care provider about include:
- New mouth sores, patches, swollen tongue, or bleeding gums.
- Dry, burning, scratchy, or "swollen" throat.
- Cough that is new or persistent and produces mucus.
- Changes in bladder function, including increased frequency or urgency to go; burning during urination; or blood in your urine.
- Changes in gastrointestinal function, including heartburn; nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea that lasts longer than two or three days; or blood in stools.
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