LVEF Update

Hopeful · 02-17-2007, 05:44 AM

Kate,

>>I'm wondering what the long term effect of Herceptin on the heart is. I think that the oncologists should be looking at more than just the LVEF.<<

Amen!

Hopeful

tousled1 · 02-17-2007, 09:48 AM

Hopeful,

I couldn't agree with you more! There is so much more to the heart than the LVEF. I now have an atrial enlargement that the onc said will probably not go away once I finish Herceptin. Needless to say, I'm worried. I might be able to kick the disease but then my heart will fail.

jhandley · 02-19-2007, 02:49 AM

Hi everyone
I am one of those who recommend Q10 for heart function. There are too many studies to mention which support its use for heart health and a significant number for its anticancer effect. Its effects on improving MUGA's are without question. There are also a number of anecdotal reports for people with metastatic disease who have lived many years with Q10 as their main treatment. Of course since it cannot be patented the drug companies are not interested in it.
I dont have time to post more now but if anyone is interested you can email me and I will send latest info.
cheers
Jackie

Hopeful · 02-19-2007, 07:51 AM

Here is a link to COQ10 FAQ's from the National Cancer Institute web site:

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/p...ge2#Section_25

Hopeful