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al from Canada · 03-01-2006, 08:34 PM

Hi Lexi,
As if you need anymore crap in your life!!
First, 54 shouldn't stop you from taking herceptin. My questions are:

Are you taking CO-Q10?
Did you get adriamycin?
Was the comment about enlarged heart your onc's or from another specialist through your onc?

In all my readings I have yet to see mention of "enlarged hearts" used in the same sentance with herceptin. FYI, enlarged hearts are a result of YEARS of high blood pressure, not herceptin.

I would see a cardiologist and maybe get your tumor sample tested for the TOPO2 gene alteration, which is associated with the heart problems. This can be done using your original tumor block with a test similar to FISH. Getting this test would require a shift in thinking but it could answer a lot of questions.
Good luck,
Al

03-01-2006, 08:34 PM	#12
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Hi Lexi, As if you need anymore crap in your life!! First, 54 shouldn't stop you from taking herceptin. My questions are: Are you taking CO-Q10? Did you get adriamycin? Was the comment about enlarged heart your onc's or from another specialist through your onc? In all my readings I have yet to see mention of "enlarged hearts" used in the same sentance with herceptin. FYI, enlarged hearts are a result of YEARS of high blood pressure, not herceptin. I would see a cardiologist and maybe get your tumor sample tested for the TOPO2 gene alteration, which is associated with the heart problems. This can be done using your original tumor block with a test similar to FISH. Getting this test would require a shift in thinking but it could answer a lot of questions. Good luck, Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.