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Christine · 09-26-2006, 01:18 PM

Tom
It is important to note the time the EF test is given after taking the last dose of Herceptin. I have found that taking an ECHO shows the true EF if you wait 2-3 weeks after herceptin infusion. I don't recall how old your mom is, but being causious is at her best interest. Also, getting her indusions every 3 wks works well. HERCEPTIN HAS THE ABILITY TO WORK FOR OVER A MONTH. mONTHLY INFUSIONS MAY BE SUGGESTED TO HER oNC TO START EASILY . aLSO CHECK THE DOSE FOR HER WEIGHT;SHE MAY HAVE LOST WT AND NEEDS HERCEPTIN DOSE ADJUSTMENT.
Tykerb may be an option, but the FDA is still evaluating it for safety etc.etc.
I do believe tykerb ca work, but know nothing about side effects.
Hope this helps Hugs to u & mom
tOM, GET HER ANOTHER ECHO a month after Herceptin.

09-26-2006, 01:18 PM	#5
Christine Founder - HER2 Support Group Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 361	Echo Cardiograms....3 weeks after herceptin. Tom It is important to note the time the EF test is given after taking the last dose of Herceptin. I have found that taking an ECHO shows the true EF if you wait 2-3 weeks after herceptin infusion. I don't recall how old your mom is, but being causious is at her best interest. Also, getting her indusions every 3 wks works well. HERCEPTIN HAS THE ABILITY TO WORK FOR OVER A MONTH. mONTHLY INFUSIONS MAY BE SUGGESTED TO HER oNC TO START EASILY . aLSO CHECK THE DOSE FOR HER WEIGHT;SHE MAY HAVE LOST WT AND NEEDS HERCEPTIN DOSE ADJUSTMENT. Tykerb may be an option, but the FDA is still evaluating it for safety etc.etc. I do believe tykerb ca work, but know nothing about side effects. Hope this helps Hugs to u & mom tOM, GET HER ANOTHER ECHO a month after Herceptin.