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@eddiej Wow! That is a shock to one’s brain when something as simple as a few strokes in a pool makes one breathless. I am so sorry you are going through this. It is very frightening! Hoping for a solution soon.

Hugs, Pam 💗

@brutersmom If the hill is really steep-like a sand dune, I gasp for air and can only move very slowly. With normal hills, my breath gets short and I can feel my heart racing.

@needpositive I pray for us all fighting this disease.
I am sure you know Phesgo can cause Congestive Heart Failure and other heart issues thus why an ECHO is necessary every 3 months. I would recommend good cardio like walking or more if you can to keep your heart healthy…and this can even improve your ejection fraction to keep it in a normal range! I cut out all red meat and pork and watched for added sugars to lower sugar consumption. Of course , no alcohol. If you do an internet search you can find recommended foods to eat and those to avoid for those w/ HER2+ breast cancer. I also keep positive thoughts and use daily prayer.

@threetree Way too many unknowns, and let's hope science has more knowns in the near future.

Eddiej, A pleural effusion is no fun. I had 3 thoracentisis and then it stopped. The pleura was my primary met site. Don't push exercise until it is cleared. Be active but know your limits. Hope the meds work quickly.