How to find a cardiologist who specializes in radiation heart damage?

Finding a cardiologist who understands radiation-related heart complications can be challenging, but specialized cardio-oncologists or cancer survivorship clinics often have the most experience with these issues. Consider reaching out to major cancer centers in Arizona like Mayo Clinic or Banner MD Anderson, as they typically have heart specialists who work closely with cancer survivors and understand the long-term effects of radiation therapy on cardiac function.

I understand. I have extreme shortness of breath and can hardly walk to the end of my driveway. I actuality have an appt. with a cardiologist on the 17th. I pray I don't have to have surgery.

Sorry to hear this. Can you go back to the dr said you had the issue?

I'm so sorry to hear about your heart issues! 🙏😔 I was blessed to have been treated for my breast cancer quickly and very early, before I even reached stage 1. I had 4 chemo treatments and 4 weeks of radiation. I'm now a year later cancer free, thank God. My oncologist said that I was gifted with it being on the right side and not the left. It burned my lung a bit and my ribs and breathing is a little bit difficult sometimes. I'm praying for you Patricia. And I really hope you find the best cardiologist who takes care of you properly and takes you seriously. Unfortunately as women, personally I have difficulty getting a doctor to take me seriously. Dr. Divers, my oncologist was amazing and I wish all of my doctors were like he was.