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05-13-2004, 02:43 PM

Hi Jessica -
I had a MUGA exactly 6 months after getting off Adria and Taxotere. My EF was something like 57, which was good enough to get me into the trial I needed to kick out my mets.
Been on Herceptin since that time - first weekly for about 7 months, then every 3 weeks for almost 2 years.
Thus far my test have been very stable and show no sign of heart problems that could be the result of Herceptin. I also take the C0Q10, B vitamins and some other supplements not necessarily heart related.
You should do just fine with the 3 week dose. It REALLY IS a nice move into feeling healed when you can cut down on your visits to the cancer center!

05-13-2004, 02:43 PM	#5
Steph N Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Jessica - I had a MUGA exactly 6 months after getting off Adria and Taxotere. My EF was something like 57, which was good enough to get me into the trial I needed to kick out my mets. Been on Herceptin since that time - first weekly for about 7 months, then every 3 weeks for almost 2 years. Thus far my test have been very stable and show no sign of heart problems that could be the result of Herceptin. I also take the C0Q10, B vitamins and some other supplements not necessarily heart related. You should do just fine with the 3 week dose. It REALLY IS a nice move into feeling healed when you can cut down on your visits to the cancer center!