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Cardiomyopathy and chemo ...... a serious condition to be aware of
I do NOT want to scare anyone - but this is a very real condition that may affect some who've been thru chemo - and is something to be aware of, particularly if you start getting a dry hacking cough o...
I had to have an ECG before chemo, during and will have a final one in October to monitor any possible damage to the heart. I don't know if this precludes developing damage down the track - another question for my oncologist. One of the things that the Baker Institute in Melbourne are studying is the effect on cardio health of exercise during chemo. It appears that a combination of cardio and resistance exercise through chemo helps protect the heart.