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Julie2 · 12-12-2005, 02:55 PM

My oncologist ordered a exercise MUGA this time. Past 3 times it was rest MUGA. I am really wondering how he is going to compare this with the previous one as the results might be different for both the procedures. What kind of MUGA do you usually get while on Herceptin?

thanks,
Julie

12-12-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
Julie2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 556	MUGA scan: rest? or Exercise? My oncologist ordered a exercise MUGA this time. Past 3 times it was rest MUGA. I am really wondering how he is going to compare this with the previous one as the results might be different for both the procedures. What kind of MUGA do you usually get while on Herceptin? thanks, Julie __________________ Diagnosed in Sept 2004 while pregnant with the second child. Stage 3b, tumor 4.5cm, 4 auxillary and supraclav node positive. Her2+++ FISH 9.4 and er-,pr-. Had dose dense neoadjuvant AC,Taxol then mastectomy,radiation+xeloda+Herceptin.