Immunotherapy with heart condition

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Hi,

My husband has recently been told he will have to start single dose immunotherapy treatment every 6 weeks . The melanoma is a metastatic cancer that has spread to his lung.Chris has a heart conditio(cardiomyopathy with arrhythmia) and takes a lot of medication. He is aged 82 and the most amazing and positive man you could wish for. I just wondered if there is anyone with preexisting heart probms that is having immunotherapy..would love to hear your experience please very worried wife

The Greek 9 months ago

Good Morning Shirley,

I am having Immunotherapy every three week before my Chemotherapy . I have had had a triple heart bypass some years ago so I'm taking medication for for this. I have had had no problems with the treatment apart form the usual side effects from the chemo .I did ask the consultants if there would be a problem with my existing medication and they put my put my mind to rest. I know this is not exactly the same as what your husband is going through but hope it helps a little. I would like to wish you and your Husband Chris all the best for the future .

Shirley and Chris 8 months ago in reply to The Greek

Awwww

Really appreciate your reply...this really helps as its always a worry when there are other preexisting conditions

Thank you for your support Chris is a fighter so know this will carry him through .

Good luck to you in your cancer journey

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