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Re: Supplements To Protect The Heart From Herceptin
I took CoQ10 through chemo and still do.
Exercise also helps with heart function. I was lucky enough to work with a physical therapist who specializes in cancer patients and found I was not getting my heart rate high enough to be effective.
Crazy as it sounds too much resting actually can lead to a patient's health deteriorating. Everything in moderation.
I also found when my heart rate becomes elevated I can take supplements that increase acetylcholine and it will decrease to a healthier level.
Check with your oncologist about supplements. Some do not want patients on antioxidants during chemo.
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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