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Can An Infusion Of Adriamycin And Cytoxan Cause Tightness In The Chest?
I had an infusion of adriamycin and cytoxin a week ago Friday. I have breast cancer. I also got steroids with the infusion. Since yesterday I have tightness in my chest and it requires effort to take a deep breath. It feels like in the muscles, not heart. Could this be a side effect of the drugs? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
I don't think the chest muscles pain may be related to Adriamycin and Cytoxan.
I think you need to get examined by a doctor because you may be having pneumonia or bronchitis due to low immunity induced by chemotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I don't think the chest muscles pain may be related to Adriamycin and Cytoxan.
I think you need to get examined by a doctor because you may be having pneumonia or bronchitis due to low immunity induced by chemotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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