Cardiotoxicity
Just wondering if anyone has suffered cardiotoxicity after chemo. I have just been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy most likely caused by the toxicity of the chemo drugs but I'm finding it really diffic...
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Hi Polly,
My name is Ann-Marie and I am the Online Community Coordinator at BCNA. I have just had a chat with our policy team to get some more information about this for you.
It is possible that some breast cancer chemotherapy drugs (such as anthracyclines) can cause cardiac side effects, some of which can improve over time once treatment is finished. Words like 'cardiotoxicity' can be very scary and need more explanation about what it may mean for you.
Have a chat to your breast specialist and see if she/he is planning to send you to a cardiologist who will be able to explain in more detail what the short and possible long term implications might be. You can also chat with your GP who should be able to provide you with more information and help ease your concerns.
Stay in touch and let us know how you go.
~Ann-Marie x