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Joan,
I am also on Herceptin and a Muga scan before treatment and every 3 months is protocol. It is the only way to be sure the Herceptin is not affecting the heart, which is the major side effect. (even if only 4% of patients get heart problems) I do not have any pre-existing heart problems.
I started with a Muga reading of 68 and now 9 month later it is at 55 (50-75 is normal) Now I will be monitored every month with a Muga scan before my herceptin treatment. I only have 4 more to go.
I would definitely get a second opinion, or question this further.
Good Luck Jules
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