Re: Just started Herceptin, worried about effects on heart.
Is Herceptin worth it? Yes !!!!!!!!
There are many people on this site who would not have survived a long time without Herceptin.
Do you want to see your children grow up?
If your answer is "yes" then read some of the inspiration stories posted on this site. You can also rent or buy a copy of Living Proof which is the inspirational Lifetime movie about the development of Herceptin.
You can ask your oncologist to refer you to a cardiologist who can prescribe a variety of meds to help your heart during your Herceptin treatments.
Or you can ask a medical professional about Co Enzyme Q 10, which is a supplement that has also helped some people avoid heart problems while on Herceptin.
You can also take short breaks from Herceptin if your LVF which is part of the heart function gets a little low during your treatments.
Good luck and take good care of yourself.
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