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saleboat · 02-25-2006, 09:12 AM

I also had my MUGA drop-- from 78% to 68%. The Oncs seem to think that my first two MUGAs (both 78%) may have been read differently than the last one, and that the 68% is a more accurate read of things. I know I am well in the range that I need to be, but it is troubling to think that one may be incurring some long term damage. (Especially since I have about another 60 years to live...I'm 35 and EVERYONE in my family lives well into their 90s.)

I'm glad to hear that it can prove to be reversible for some. I hope that there's more news from ASCO about Herceptin. I wonder if for early stage disease that the Carbo/Taxol/Herceptin might be the regimine of choice-- seems easier on the heart than AC (although there may be a benefit to the dose dense regimine). Who knows.

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Jen

02-25-2006, 09:12 AM	#20
saleboat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 250	I also had my MUGA drop-- from 78% to 68%. The Oncs seem to think that my first two MUGAs (both 78%) may have been read differently than the last one, and that the 68% is a more accurate read of things. I know I am well in the range that I need to be, but it is troubling to think that one may be incurring some long term damage. (Especially since I have about another 60 years to live...I'm 35 and EVERYONE in my family lives well into their 90s.) I'm glad to hear that it can prove to be reversible for some. I hope that there's more news from ASCO about Herceptin. I wonder if for early stage disease that the Carbo/Taxol/Herceptin might be the regimine of choice-- seems easier on the heart than AC (although there may be a benefit to the dose dense regimine). Who knows. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Jen