Double-zero (@doublezero100): "ME TOO How many more of us are there? Herceptin reduced my heart functionality by 10% and ‘warranted’ an appointment with the Head of Cardiology at a nearby hospital. His solution? Take beta-blockers and continue. No thank you. This then 50 year old woman had done her rese…"

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ME TOO

How many more of us are there?

Herceptin reduced my heart functionality by 10% and ‘warranted’ an appointment with the Head of Cardiology at a nearby hospital.

His solution? Take beta-blockers and continue.

No thank you. This then 50 year old woman had done her research: a new study out of Amsterdam showed less than 1% difference in 5 year outcomes from 1 year of Herceptin compared to the 2 years I was prescribed.

Goodbye Herceptin. Hello redeemed heart functionality.

9 years on. Good call.

The Cancer Strategist

So sorry for what happened. I can totally relate to you. I had a similar experience, with not just neutropenia but acute heart problems that should’ve not only justified ICU admission but also a full stop of the chemo. Instead, that oncologist said it wasn’t bad enough. I left him after that phrase. He was cold as a fish and could’ve car…

Apr 12

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