New MUGA Scan

Mary Jo had a new MUGA scan procedure on Thursday to monitor and determine if the Herceptin treatments are having a damaging effect on her heart. The procedure went well and Mary Jo’s heart function numbers are 71% which is nearly identical to the last scan a few months ago. This is good news and Mary Jo can continue with this important treatment.

Mary Jo has now completed 5 straight days of radiation therapy and has only 28 sessions to go. The last session lasted only nine minutes. Mary Jo has not complained of any adverse side effects from the radiation treatments but we understand the cumulative effects will likely come in the weeks ahead. Mary Jo is feeling pretty good today.