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Herceptin

I have HER2 breast cancer, which is particularly aggressive. I have had surgery and been given the all clear and now I am having Herceptin chemo treatment (17 treatments in all).  I have had four treatments now, but my latest heart scan shows that It is affecting my heart and my oncologist has said that she might have to take me off it for a while until my heart returns to normal and then put me back on it.  I am worried this may assist the cancer in returning.  Has anyone else had this situation and what did you do/how did it affect your overall treatment?  Thanks, Josie.
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Herceptin is stopped for a period of time in cases such as yours. The risk of cardiac damage is much more than the possibility of the cancer recurring so your Oncologist is "right on" in keeping a close watch on the condition of your heart. Regards ....
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