Is a RBBB with a shadow near the heart indicative of cancer?
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I recently had an echo and stress test due to abnormal EKG following six months of FOLFOX chemo. I was told I have RBBB and a shadow at and behind the tip of my heart. I asked if it were a possible metastasis as I have an inherited cancer syndrome. The cardiologist said it was not likely, but could be instead a blockage. I have to wait quite a while before I get a cardiac PET and I am worried. What does this sound like to you?
Mon, 14 May 2018
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Answered by Dr. Esmeralda Sera 31 minutes later
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PET Scan
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Hello and thank you for asking
In my opinion doesn’t seem like metastasis because when cancer gives metastasis to the heart it’s like pericarditis liquid which has symptoms
You said that you are under FOLFOX which contain 5 fluorouracil, having some effects to the heart like arrhythmia, infarcts of myocardium etc
Maybe the shadow it’s something related to medication side effects or RBBB
The PET scan will have the exact response in your case
Feel free to ask further
Best regards
PET Scan
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
In my opinion doesn’t seem like metastasis because when cancer gives metastasis to the heart it’s like pericarditis liquid which has symptoms
You said that you are under FOLFOX which contain 5 fluorouracil, having some effects to the heart like arrhythmia, infarcts of myocardium etc
Maybe the shadow it’s something related to medication side effects or RBBB
The PET scan will have the exact response in your case
Feel free to ask further
Best regards
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