HCPCS Code J9306: Injection, Pertuzumab, 1 mg

It depends. If it's not being done intravenously and combined with other medications, it can take up to 30 minutes, including preparation and observation times. It might take an hour or longer if it's an IV injection.

As with any injected medication, there will likely be pain and discomfort in the injection site. There might be redness and swelling, too. It's also possible for the patient to feel nauseous and fatigued. Severe complications (albeit rare) include having allergic reactions to the medicine, infusion reactions, development of cardiac issues, and neutropenia.

Trastuzumab, docetaxel, and other forms of HER2-targeted therapies. Other alternatives include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.