Hello lynbakersea and thanks for the post

I am sorry to hear you are currently undergoing treatment and have some concerns about radiotherapy.

There is information about the common side effects from radiotherapy here and a section about how radiotherapy can affect the heart in particular here.

Whilst radiotherapy can affect the heart this is rare due to radiotherapy being much more accurate these days causing little or no damage to surrounding healthy tissues. The radiology staff also ask patients to hold their breath at several points when the radiotherapy is being given to reduce these risks as well. 

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Naomi

Thanks Naomi :) 

Thanks Naomi :)