Radiation therapy and blood pressure

I don't know if this relates, but my BP was high throughout my chemo and radiation treatment. Pretty much any time I went to a cancer related appointment. Chemo appointments had it at 156/? I am almost 4 years out from treatment. For reference, I've never been on drugs for BP and I'm 69. Three weeks ago at my annual physical with my family doctor my BP was 126/78. I'll make sure to compare my next oncology check-up BP reading next month. I recently read an article about how doctors offices can be the most inaccurate places for BP readings as many nurses don't check for all of the factors that can throw off the reading. Things like bulky clothing, crossed legs, feet not flat on the floor and back supported, talking, waiting until you're settled and not fresh from making the trek in from the waiting room. These are the things I discussed with the (very nice) nurse at that last appointment. Now to see if it makes a difference next month, or if it's some sort of cancer anxiety. Good luck.

@pattier, what did you learn from your oncologist? 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.

I had problems getting through radiation of 21 days.

I never knew after each treatment if I would be dizzy, weak, hard to walk to waiting room, or have arrhythmias.

I have arrhythmias and had one of the above each week.
Oncologist checked my heart weekly at appointment day.

Thank you - I will check into that. At my last doctor appt my BP was fine - as well as at home - so I'm thinking just some anxiety. But since the radiation is on my left side, heart and lung issues are a concern.

I'm sorry to hear that - that must have been awful. I hope you are better now that it's finished.