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Tom · 04-11-2006, 11:31 AM

Thank you for your input. I always feel better with a decision when I have a little "back-up" from friends. I just called the infusion center and told them we would be going for the day early option.

Steph, as far as the fever, I am still baffled by that one. Her white count isn't elevated, but her lymphocyte count is way down. I was wondering if she might have a lymph infection. Circulation of lymph fluid that is impaired because of axillary dissection can result in reduced lymphocyte levels.

Cathy, Mom's baseline MUGA score before she began receiving Herceptin was 80, if you can believe that. I was very thankful for that. After a period of treatment, her MUGA fell to 70, then rose to 74. It is now right around 70. I have been giving her 100 MG of Co-Q10, three (3) times a day. A few months ago, I switched her to another Co-Q10 formulation, made by Life Extension Foundation (www.LEF.org). Their new formulation contains d-limonene, which aids in the absorption of the Co-Q10 itself. Additionally, d-limonene has been found to have anti-tumor properties. I still give her 100 MG, three (3) times a day. I also give Mom a high-gamma form of vitamin E, as well as the D-alpha tocopherol version.

I hope I have answered your questions regarding her MUGA scores.

Thanks Again,
Tom

04-11-2006, 11:31 AM	#8
Tom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 290	Steph and Cathy Thank you for your input. I always feel better with a decision when I have a little "back-up" from friends. I just called the infusion center and told them we would be going for the day early option. Steph, as far as the fever, I am still baffled by that one. Her white count isn't elevated, but her lymphocyte count is way down. I was wondering if she might have a lymph infection. Circulation of lymph fluid that is impaired because of axillary dissection can result in reduced lymphocyte levels. Cathy, Mom's baseline MUGA score before she began receiving Herceptin was 80, if you can believe that. I was very thankful for that. After a period of treatment, her MUGA fell to 70, then rose to 74. It is now right around 70. I have been giving her 100 MG of Co-Q10, three (3) times a day. A few months ago, I switched her to another Co-Q10 formulation, made by Life Extension Foundation (www.LEF.org). Their new formulation contains d-limonene, which aids in the absorption of the Co-Q10 itself. Additionally, d-limonene has been found to have anti-tumor properties. I still give her 100 MG, three (3) times a day. I also give Mom a high-gamma form of vitamin E, as well as the D-alpha tocopherol version. I hope I have answered your questions regarding her MUGA scores. Thanks Again, Tom