“Can radiotherapy damage your heart?”
I am a 48 year old female. I wonder if radiotherapy can damage your heart?
2 Answers
Yes, radiotherapy can damage the heart, potentially causing complications such as pericarditis, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and valvular dysfunction. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare team. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
It's a question for your radiation oncologist, not a diagnostic radiologist as I am. That is their speciality.
