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Shad · 08-10-2007, 05:21 AM

I have had a similar journey with concern about dropping MUGA scores during chemo and Herceptin therapy (58%, 51%, 51% ---- 62% after Herceptin completed). I am under the impression that as long as we stay above the lower limits of normal (I think above 45 or 50%) that our physicians are likely going to continue chemo and/or Herceptin therapy. We, who are under the pressures of this whole ordeal, tend to cling and even obscess over the fluctuations in the MUGA scores, concerned that the potential cardiotoxicity of chemo (Adria) and Herceptin are going to make our journey even harder. I wonder if, as long as our scores are in the normal range, we should "relax" ha ha and concentrate on positive thinking of healing.
I, too, as a result of postings from this group (thank you) started taking Co-Q and fish oil, and found exercise to be very helpful in my well being.
Shad

08-10-2007, 05:21 AM	#8
Shad Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	I have had a similar journey with concern about dropping MUGA scores during chemo and Herceptin therapy (58%, 51%, 51% ---- 62% after Herceptin completed). I am under the impression that as long as we stay above the lower limits of normal (I think above 45 or 50%) that our physicians are likely going to continue chemo and/or Herceptin therapy. We, who are under the pressures of this whole ordeal, tend to cling and even obscess over the fluctuations in the MUGA scores, concerned that the potential cardiotoxicity of chemo (Adria) and Herceptin are going to make our journey even harder. I wonder if, as long as our scores are in the normal range, we should "relax" ha ha and concentrate on positive thinking of healing. I, too, as a result of postings from this group (thank you) started taking Co-Q and fish oil, and found exercise to be very helpful in my well being. Shad __________________ Shad Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma 1/06, two tumors <0.7 cm, unilateral mastectomy 2/06. E+, P+, HER2+ Sentinal node biopsy negative (but 2 abnormal cells seen subcapsule in the first node). 4 rounds of A/C, 1 year of Herceptin. 1/07 Started on Femara - severe lethargy 4/07 Switiched to Arimidex - doing OK 5/07 DIEP free flap reconstruction with tummy tuck!