Connect
← Return to Is 75 too old for treatment?
Discussion
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 6 7:01am | Replies (17)
Comment receiving replies
I should clarify: I am being treated for my cancer and it is working well. It is my heart failure that my doctor does not want to address, but, he is sending me to a cardiac team for their opinion. I'm in Canada so do not have access to any Mayo clinics.
Replies to "I should clarify: I am being treated for my cancer and it is working well. It..."
Rick
Try this
https://www.mayoclinic.org/canada
I'm in Canada as well and searching options since our health care is deplorable. I live in BC and there are far too many that don't have doctors...we have some strange policies in BC that is driving doctors and other health care professionals away.
Connect
@rick42wood, a referral to a cardiac team and cardiologist is the best next step. Hopefully your cancer team will be informed of your heart issues by the cardiologist as it may influence your treatment options for prostate cancer.
Do you know about cardio-oncology?
Cardio-oncology offers expertise in addressing heart problems, potential or current issues during cancer treatments. At Mayo Clinic for example, the Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment.
You might inquire if this is available where you get care. If your center doesn't have a specific cardio-oncology program, your medical records should be available to each team. What treatments are you having for prostate cancer?