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Dear Lisajean, I experienced periodic chest pain during the 36 weeks of TCH at various times usually evenings. It was very uncomfortable and would frighten me. I would take a Protonix and tell myself if I felt better in 45 minutes then it had to be heartburn. Thankfully, it was heartburn. My onco gave me samples of Protonix and it worked beautifully.
I have periodic MUGA scans to make sure my heart wasn't affected by the Herceptin. I have never heard that one wouldn't experience chest pains if the Herceptin is having adverse effects.
Keep us updated on your progress and keep pushing forward.
Love,
Dana
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Diagnosed - Nov. 2, 2007 at 45
Lumpectomy - Nov. 13, 2007
Tumor 1.2 cm
Stage 1 Grade 3
ER/PR - Her2 +++ (3.8)
Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin- 6 rounds
Neulasta
Radiation 33 treatments - will be done 6/6/08
Herceptin through 12/08
12/07 MUGA 61%, 4/08 MUGA 60%, 7/08 MUGA 64%
three wonderful daughters, a terrific husband,
Life is Good
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