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Carol.hope · 05-11-2006, 06:47 PM

I for one had not heard of this test. Do you think there would be any value in having it "after-the-fact" - after I've taken Herceptin for 5+ months and just found out my LVEF is too low (35%)? Would it help in the decision to re-start Herceptin if (I mean ASSUMING) my heart recovers?

I would guess insurance would not cover something so new, right? Any idea of the cost?

Thanks so much for posting all this great information!

-Carol

05-11-2006, 06:47 PM	#8
Carol.hope Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 90	TOPO II test I for one had not heard of this test. Do you think there would be any value in having it "after-the-fact" - after I've taken Herceptin for 5+ months and just found out my LVEF is too low (35%)? Would it help in the decision to re-start Herceptin if (I mean ASSUMING) my heart recovers? I would guess insurance would not cover something so new, right? Any idea of the cost? Thanks so much for posting all this great information! -Carol