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Re: Cardiac toxicity with Herceptin
The first time I was on Herceptin I had a 10 point drop in my E.F. I took 6 weeks off and repeated echo, E.F. increased and I was able to resume.
I have now been on Herceptin for four years. Last year a 10 point drop again so I saw a cardiologist. I am on a beta blocker and my E.F. has maintained around 58%.
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12/2006 right lumpectomy - HER2-Stage 1
A/C x 4
Radiation
Herceptin - one year
6/2010 - Stage 4 - lung and skin mets
Lung resection
TCH x 6
12/2010 - right mastectomy
On Herceptin
Scans every six months
11/2013 - stable continue to watch spot on lung
Continue on Herceptin
6/2016 - 6 years Stage 4 - stable - continue Herceptin
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