MUGA Scan

Nat671
Nat671 Member Posts: 9
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hello Everyone,
On Wednesday I had a MUGA Scan for the first time in preparation for my treatment (AMG386/Doxil). Well, I got a call saying that the test results came back and my hearts major ventricle is functionimg at 50.3%. Because of that fact my oncologist is pulling me from the Doxil since its already toxic to the hearts functioning. Instead he is putting me on AMG386/Topetecan. Has anyone been on "Topetecan"? And if so what was your experience?
I had a horrible nights rest last night at the thought that I may not be able to do any treatments. I'm trying to stay postive through this difficult time.
Thanks for your input
Nat671

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  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #2
    Hang in there Nat,
    threre are all sorts of combinations of drugs an treatments out therel, it is just tricky finding the right one sometimesl
    Have you had a chemo essay done?
    Take care,
    Kathleen
  • Nat671
    Nat671 Member Posts: 9
    #3
    kayandok said:

    Hang in there Nat,
    threre are all sorts of combinations of drugs an treatments out therel, it is just tricky finding the right one sometimesl
    Have you had a chemo essay done?
    Take care,
    Kathleen

    Hi Kathleen,
    No I haven't
    Hi Kathleen,
    No I haven't had a chemo essay done. What is that?

    NAt671
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
    #4
    Hi Nat671,
    I can't believe
    Hi Nat671,

    I can't believe how young you are with this cancer! ! !

    Usually this is a cancer that is typically an issue with us older women.

    So glad to meet you, but sorry in this manner.

    I used to post quite a bit in the beginning and haven't been posting lately; but please let us know how you continue to fare.

    When I was on the Doxil, they monitored me constantly as well so I continued on with it, but went into remission at that time for only 6 months.

    Take care,

    Sharon
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
    #5
    msfanciful said:

    Hi Nat671,
    I can't believe
    Hi Nat671,

    I can't believe how young you are with this cancer! ! !

    Usually this is a cancer that is typically an issue with us older women.

    So glad to meet you, but sorry in this manner.

    I used to post quite a bit in the beginning and haven't been posting lately; but please let us know how you continue to fare.

    When I was on the Doxil, they monitored me constantly as well so I continued on with it, but went into remission at that time for only 6 months.

    Take care,

    Sharon

    Sorry your going through this
    so sorry to hear this
    i have never heard of the chemo screening

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