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RE: low 50s for EF.
Low 50s is still in the normal range but I think they were looking at total change. Baseline muga scan before any chemo done in 6/04 I was at 74. After 4 AC, next muga scan was like 66. I consulted with a cardiologist at that point (as I understand it per the trial requirements?) who said do 4 herceptins and see what the next muga shows. So I did that and the muga after 4 herceptins (weekly) was in the low 50s.
At that point my oncologist and the trial folks decided to pull me off the herceptin. My next 2 mugas @ 3 mo intervals showed some recovery into the mid 60s for EF. So I'd like to see if they'll put me back on the herceptin with perhaps some breaks to see if they can keep my heart function where it should be??
Anyone else out there with this problem?
Lisa
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