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Has anyone else with medication allergies had heart problems or know of someone who had heart failure from taking the Adryamicin? I have read the Adryamicin can cause the heart to stop pumping and/or heart failure and the side effects are irreversible. I'm so nervous I'm concidering not taking the chemo treatment. Any suggestions?

March 1, 2015
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A MyBCTeam Member

Had my first chemo treatment today and all went well, one down five to go!

March 11, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

I have heart failure. My cardiologist thinks it is because of adriamycin 😢 You can do this though! Don't be afraid! You're a cancer ninja and God has your back😇❤

August 17, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you, that is a great idea. I'm not one to consume a lot of drinks throughout the day so staying hydrated will be top on my list.

March 9, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, they should drip it very slowly to start. I also insisted on a big bag of Saline before and after. You can even go in the next day and have another. It is your choice. I think it helped me. It helps to be well hydrated.

March 8, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

They have me on antibiotics and prednisone.

March 4, 2015

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