heart problem

[Joules83]

Hi, my husband had testicular cancer 8 years ago and is in a medical study for the effect of cisplatin on the heart, following chemotherapy , before Christmas he had an echocardiogram which advised that the Contracticility of his heart had reduced and he has been put on medication, I wondered if there was anyone in this community that has been effected in the same way?

[Mike_TCS Partner]

Sorry to hear that your husband is having these issues and glad that he is in a trial, being monitored as the issues may have been discovered earlier than if he wasn't in the trial.

Cardiovascular disease in testicular cancer survivors is not uncommon. I am not sure if it has directly been linked to cisplatin or from other causes, much as metabolic disease, that is common in survivors as well.

Unfortunately, I am not sure that a "cause" will be determined. I am assuming that they have involved consultants to investigate things further?

[Joules83 in reply to Mike_TCS]

sorry for not replying sooner, he is under the care of a cardiologist, they have said it’s due to the cisplatin, he will be on medication for at least 2 years but most likely permanently and will be monitored closely by themselves and the gp

[Mike_TCS Partner in reply to Joules83]

Glad to hear that he is being seen by a cardiologist and having the issues addressed. Wishing you all the best.