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Drop in ejection fraction after chemoradiation

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 9 8:39am | Replies (10)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @cometsmom, chemoradiation can play havoc on the heart. Have you heard of 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.

Fellow esophageal cancer members like @aheid @scared2017 @pj03 @lori57216 might have further experiences to share with you. It's good that the cardiologist is monitoring your husband's heart health and working with the oncology team.

I'll be interested to hear what you learn after speaking with the cardiologist today.

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Lynn | @cometsmom | Jul 23 6:17pm

Hi all, Jeff is going to start Entresto and have a follow visit in 2 weeks with a repeat echo in 3 months. If not improving, he's recommending an ICD. I asked about a cardio oncologist but we decided he's in good hands with our current team. This is so disheartening. We are expecting the endoscopy biopsies any day. I pray they're good. It is one thing after another. The cardiologist said the worsening in heart function is most likely from the radiation, which is why I was against it, but what other choice did we have? Sorry so negative tonight

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