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Hi Martin I had a 9x9cm tumor with four positive nodes Er/pr+ her2+. I had bil mast four rounds of epirubicin/cytoxan and four rounds of taxotere/herceptin when I then had cardiac issues. I started having premature ventricular contractions. I had some scans done and I now have a cardiomyopathy. I did not take the herceptin with the epirubicin and still had heart problems. I am now dealing with a cardilogist hoping that he will protect myheart from my onc...who practically insists that I have to take herceptin or I will definitely recur. This scares me to death but...I don't want to die of heart failure either. I am only 46 just got diagnosed 10/1. REally read up on all the available options and then you can help your wife make an educated decision good luck and God bless. xoxo cindy
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