|
Re: New member question
Anne,
I do understand the reluctance in that medical system to use the private insurance, but in your case given the prior heart attack, low EF, and present swelling, I would see the cardiologist without any hesitation whatsoever. As a frame of reference for you to consider, an EF of 50% is usually the cutoff point for giving Herceptin, although occasionally they will give it if someone is almost done and the EF is in the high 40's. Being seen early can make some difference in terms of the use of various medications to help the heart function better, and avoid possible additional gradual damage. I agree that you need closer monitoring for this.
Best wishes,
AlaskaAngel
__________________
Dx 2002 age 51
bc for granny, aunt, cousin, sister, mother.
ER+/PR+/HER2+++, grade 3
IDC 1.9 cm, some DCIS, Stage 1, Grade 3
Lumpectomy, CAFx6 (no blood boosters), IMRT rads, 1 3/4 yr tamoxifen
Rads necrosis
BRCA 1 & 2 negative
Trials: Early detection OVCA; 2004 low-dose testosterone for bc survivors
Diet: Primarily vegetarian organic; metformin (no diabetes), vitamin D3
Exercise: 7 days a week, 1 hr/day
No trastuzumab, no taxane, no AI
NED
|