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Julie2 · 09-25-2005, 06:32 PM

Esther,

It is interesting to know that the cardiotoxicity disappeared when they went for 90min infusion time for a 3 week schedule. Where can I see the data? I am now denied Herceptin as my MUGA showed 44% on a 3 week schedule(90min infusion time). I am just wondering if I increase my infusion time maybe I can save my heart from toxicity.

regards,
julie

09-25-2005, 06:32 PM	#6
Julie2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 556	julie2 Esther, It is interesting to know that the cardiotoxicity disappeared when they went for 90min infusion time for a 3 week schedule. Where can I see the data? I am now denied Herceptin as my MUGA showed 44% on a 3 week schedule(90min infusion time). I am just wondering if I increase my infusion time maybe I can save my heart from toxicity. regards, julie __________________ Diagnosed in Sept 2004 while pregnant with the second child. Stage 3b, tumor 4.5cm, 4 auxillary and supraclav node positive. Her2+++ FISH 9.4 and er-,pr-. Had dose dense neoadjuvant AC,Taxol then mastectomy,radiation+xeloda+Herceptin.