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Ruth · 03-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Amethyst ~
I had stage 3, Her2+++ diagnosed in 2003 and have been fine, heart fine and thank goodness I had a forward thinking Oncologist that put me on Herceptin without being in a trial back then. It's almost 8 years for me in June. I have not had a recurrence...and no heart issues. My blood pressure does go up whenever I go to any Doctors office but that's the white coat syndrome I think. I take my blood pressure in the drug store and its normal. My Dr.'s say heart is fine. Crazy how your memories can mess your mind up. Anyway, I was 36 at diagnosis with the youngest of 3 at age 9 months. You can do this! I know its scary but stay the course.
Hugs to you ~ Ruth

03-09-2011, 05:46 PM	#18
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Watkinsville, Georgia Posts: 357	Re: Just started Herceptin, worried about effects on heart. Amethyst ~ I had stage 3, Her2+++ diagnosed in 2003 and have been fine, heart fine and thank goodness I had a forward thinking Oncologist that put me on Herceptin without being in a trial back then. It's almost 8 years for me in June. I have not had a recurrence...and no heart issues. My blood pressure does go up whenever I go to any Doctors office but that's the white coat syndrome I think. I take my blood pressure in the drug store and its normal. My Dr.'s say heart is fine. Crazy how your memories can mess your mind up. Anyway, I was 36 at diagnosis with the youngest of 3 at age 9 months. You can do this! I know its scary but stay the course. Hugs to you ~ Ruth