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primek
9 years agoMember
Heart Scan Result
I had my follow up Gated Blood Pool scan (also called a MUGA) the week after my reconstruction on 12/4 when I had my follow up appointment. It is now 3 months since I stopped Herceptin as my LVER (left ventricle efraction rate) had dropped to 43% and my herceptin was discontinued permanently after 11 cycles, instead of planned 17. Normal heart range is between 50-80% and my pre any treatment result was 69%.
So I am ecstatic to let you know my result now is 68%. My heart has recovered from chemo and herceptin.
Woohoo
Kath
So I am ecstatic to let you know my result now is 68%. My heart has recovered from chemo and herceptin.
Woohoo
Kath
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- iserbrownMemberWell that really does deserve the happy dance!!Sign in to react to this post
- primekMember@iserbrown. No Herceptin discontinued permanently as I had it drop that low twice. This is just ensuring recovery so it's my new normal.Sign in to react to this post
- iserbrownMemberGood new Kath - does this suggest they will finish off Herceptin or are you considered to be normal again, or the new normal, whatever that means, normal in the medical sense? Take care xSign in to react to this post
- HulosMemberGreat news Kath, congratulations and i love the pic
Enjoy life..
XXXSign in to react to this post - Michelle_RMemberWonderful news, Kath - can imagine your relief and happiness at such a top result! xxSign in to react to this post
- Butterfly_40MemberCongratulations, Kath! What a great result! Very happy for you :) <3 <3 <3Sign in to react to this post
- AineGMemberGreat news . You must be so relieved!! Definitely time for a happy dance :)Sign in to react to this post
- melclarityMemberOh Kath!!!! FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! YAY!!!!! xoSign in to react to this post
- nikkidMemberGreat news @primek!Sign in to react to this post
- kayvieMemberGreat news Kath :)Sign in to react to this post