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CPA · 07-20-2006, 06:03 AM

I tend to agree with the other posts.

My wife has been worried about her heart from the onset of chemo (TCH). I think sometimes more than the cancer itself. She was also a healthy 39 at diagnosis and is still tired and weak at times (4 months of Herceptin to go). She is especially tired 2-5 days after herceptin.

You are still within the normal LVEF range (above 55%). Since you only have a few treatments remaining I would probably go for it. From the studies I have read, some have long term decrease in LVEF, but most are usually able to get close to their baseline after treatments end.

With your "double whammy" chemo regimen and chasing after four boys, you are allowed to be tired. Don't force yourself to think that you should be doing everything you did prior. You will get yourself back to normal in due time.

07-20-2006, 06:03 AM	#7
CPA Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 93	I Agree I tend to agree with the other posts. My wife has been worried about her heart from the onset of chemo (TCH). I think sometimes more than the cancer itself. She was also a healthy 39 at diagnosis and is still tired and weak at times (4 months of Herceptin to go). She is especially tired 2-5 days after herceptin. You are still within the normal LVEF range (above 55%). Since you only have a few treatments remaining I would probably go for it. From the studies I have read, some have long term decrease in LVEF, but most are usually able to get close to their baseline after treatments end. With your "double whammy" chemo regimen and chasing after four boys, you are allowed to be tired. Don't force yourself to think that you should be doing everything you did prior. You will get yourself back to normal in due time.