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Paris · 01-12-2008, 09:14 AM

Thank you, Kate and Jean for the advice. I am hoping it's "just" the herceptin and not something else. I agree if that's what it turns out to be then I'll just have to be more patient. I am going to at least see things through with the cardiologist to hopefully know for sure what is going on.

I'll keep you posted!

Jamie

01-12-2008, 09:14 AM	#4
Paris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 73	Thank you, Kate and Jean for the advice. I am hoping it's "just" the herceptin and not something else. I agree if that's what it turns out to be then I'll just have to be more patient. I am going to at least see things through with the cardiologist to hopefully know for sure what is going on. I'll keep you posted! Jamie __________________ Diagnosed 11/06 IDC left breast Stage 1, High Grade w/extensive High Grade DCIS. Right breast extensive hyperplasia w/calcifications. ER-/PR- HER2+++ Bi-lateral masectomy 12/15/06 w/expanders SNB Node Negative Chemo Taxotere, Cytoxan 2/07-4/07 Herceptin Started 5/07 Exchange surgery 6/15/07 Herceptin stopped after 12 rounds due to herceptin induced cardiomyopathy On heart meds 'til? Age 40 at diagnosis Cancer may have been a defining moment but it does not define me!