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What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo
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@angele2times
Thank goodness I am on Medicare, and hopefully an echo cardiogram will alert if it is a problem since I already have heart issues. Thank you!
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@caredwards33, have you heard about a specialty called cardio-oncology?
Mayo Clinic offers expertise in addressing heart problems (called cardio-oncology), potential or current issues. The Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment.
You might ask if they have cardio-oncology as a specialty where you receive care. Are you currently in the care of a cardiologist as well as your oncology team?