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Mary Jo · 01-21-2007, 10:39 AM

I had an echo before chemo began. Then wasn't given a MUGA until 4 months into herceptin. That Muga was fine so oncologist doesn't do any more unless symptoms warrant. I questioned this protocol and was told that "TYPICALLY" adverse effects of herceptin occur within the first 4 months. If I was feeling fine and all else checked out she didn't do MUGA'S. I was a bit leary of this approach but went along with her thinking. Thankfully, I was fine and handled herceptin well.

God Bless -

Mary Jo

01-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#4
Mary Jo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 2,582	I had an echo before chemo began. Then wasn't given a MUGA until 4 months into herceptin. That Muga was fine so oncologist doesn't do any more unless symptoms warrant. I questioned this protocol and was told that "TYPICALLY" adverse effects of herceptin occur within the first 4 months. If I was feeling fine and all else checked out she didn't do MUGA'S. I was a bit leary of this approach but went along with her thinking. Thankfully, I was fine and handled herceptin well. God Bless - Mary Jo __________________ "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06 17 Years NED <>< Romans 8:28