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Lani · 07-17-2006, 02:22 PM

I seem to remember from the posts during ASCO that tykerb caused congestive heart failure MORE often than Herceptin (something around 15% of the time, if I recall correctly)

Herceptin stays in the system for up to six months--so don't fret Some of those antibodies are still fighting their fight.

There is no real reason for the every three month MUGA rule ie, it was decided at random. See if you can convince the oncologist to retest in two months.

Hope some of this helps!

Lani

07-17-2006, 02:22 PM	#4
Lani Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,783	Tom I seem to remember from the posts during ASCO that tykerb caused congestive heart failure MORE often than Herceptin (something around 15% of the time, if I recall correctly) Herceptin stays in the system for up to six months--so don't fret Some of those antibodies are still fighting their fight. There is no real reason for the every three month MUGA rule ie, it was decided at random. See if you can convince the oncologist to retest in two months. Hope some of this helps! Lani