Muga Scan w/E.Fraction loss - redo before or after tx?

[Kimberly Lewis]

My ejection fraction was down 5pts 2 tx ago and now they scheduled me to have a muga AFTER my next Herceptin. Does that make sence? Doesn't it seem that it should be before in case the #'s have continued to decline? I did do the AC and am concerned because my first Muga (56%) was after the chemo. I have no idea if my #'s were better before. Has anyone had this test done to check for further dropping after treatment? Thanks, Kim

[Blondey]

Just had my 4th mugascan and my ef numbers dropped from 68% to 54%. Had to stop taking Herceptin for one month. Waiting to hear from my doctor to see if I can continue this month or not. From what I have been told, it's rather normal. Have had 17 Herceptin treatments so far.

Cathy