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Jackie · 12-04-2006, 02:30 PM

MJO,

I too had to stop Herceptin due to a big drop in my MUGA 68 to 54. I was still in the normal range also. After nine weeks my MUGA was up some 56-58. I was put back on Herceptin at half the oringinal dose. My treatments were increased slightly as I finished my Herceptin. There are studies that show that a shorter time on Herceptin may be as effective. I do agree with Steph about the exercise. Keep doing this and hopefully you will be able to finish out your year of Herceptin.

12-04-2006, 02:30 PM	#13
Jackie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: (Hill Country) Texas Posts: 72	MJO, I too had to stop Herceptin due to a big drop in my MUGA 68 to 54. I was still in the normal range also. After nine weeks my MUGA was up some 56-58. I was put back on Herceptin at half the oringinal dose. My treatments were increased slightly as I finished my Herceptin. There are studies that show that a shorter time on Herceptin may be as effective. I do agree with Steph about the exercise. Keep doing this and hopefully you will be able to finish out your year of Herceptin. __________________ Jackie Stage II, Grade 2, DX 4-05 EP +, HER2 +++, 1 node+, 1.6cm 46 yrs. old at time of dx. Completed Chemo 11-05 Completed 1 yr. Herceptin 8-06