[Pam P]

I've been having shortness of breath -- much more noticable in last 2-3 weeks. Had chest x-ray & ct scan. Both okay except for small increase in pleural effusion in one lung. Onc. said nothing to worry about. He ordered an echo to rule out heart issue.

I had the echo today & they found fluid around the heart, my LVEF is down to 45 (about 62 last April) AND a thickening or weakening of left heart wall. I met with a cardiologist only for a few minutes after the test. He said all of this needs to be addressed immediately - could be blockage of an artery or other causes. I have an appointment in the clinic tomorrow morning with a cardiologist to evaluate & decide next steps. I am on taxol & avastin since May. I know the avastin causes high blood pressure which has happened to me. But the dr. said he hasn't heard of these other issues they found being caused by avastin.

I'm in such a panic right now I can barely breath. Isn't cancer enough to deal with..... what now....

Anyone have any similar thing happen? Thanks.