bellringer Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hi all, It seems like every day I'm getting stronger & better -- & then I have an appt with the dr. & WHAM! Today I saw the cardiologist & she said that I have cardiomyopathy. Yeeks! I'm wondering if this could have been caused by the chemo or radiation? Although I've had several heart attacks in the past, my checkups have all been o.k. before this. Now Im on a change of medication & being told it can be managed medically. Good to know as it used to be pretty much of a death sentence. Does anyone know if it can be caused by chemo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 John has this also and they said it was most likely from the chemo. I think staying away from the doctors may be the ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I'll try not to take this personally...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Joe, I heard CoQ10 can help reduce cardiotoxicity. It this true? Also do other chemos, besides the Adrimycin (not sure of the name) cause heart problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 No cardiomyopathy here but I do have a new murmur. I have had mitral valve prolapse since I was a young adult...now I have a slight prolapse of the aortic valve as well. My cardiologist thinks its from the radiation. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 All I know is that radiation is very hard on the heart. I had radiation from age 3 (1931) when it was nearly experimental till 12 years old and again in 1999 and my heart is in bad shape but I am still going strong, the worst part is adjusting to the moods of your heart, someday may be fine, others are touchy. Keep us posted on your progress in the right way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 There are other chemo drugs that can cause cardiomyopathy but they are not generally used to treat lung cancer. As JC said, radiation can definitely cause heart problems. I've never seen anything about CoQ10 reversing cardiomyopathy, I think its really unlikely. There is a medicine called Zinecard that can prevent cardiomyopathy from chemo but again, those kinds of drugs (except for Adriamycin) are rarely used for lung cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I should also add that I am taking Co.Q-10 since 1999 and my husband also took it. I am allergic to most drugs, but for me Co.Q-10 is perfect. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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