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Can Chemotherapy Cause Fluid Drainage In Peri Cardium?

Hi my name is peter i have recently had a peri cardium where the fluid was drained about 18 months ago i finished 6 months of chemo (exloda) for bowel cancer i did research some causes of the peri cardium where cytoxan was linked to this condition any chances mine was from the chemo
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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While rare, at times chemotherapy can induce pericardial effusion. More commonly, a few chemo medications can affect the function of the heart. Regardless, a pericardial effusion while undergoing chemo is a cause for concern, testing and close monitoring, please see a cardiologist for follow up.
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Can Chemotherapy Cause Fluid Drainage In Peri Cardium?

While rare, at times chemotherapy can induce pericardial effusion. More commonly, a few chemo medications can affect the function of the heart. Regardless, a pericardial effusion while undergoing chemo is a cause for concern, testing and close monitoring, please see a cardiologist for follow up.