Hello, and thank you for posting.

Unfortunately, I am unable to say exactly what will be put in place with your medical history.

However, I can say that doctors often treat patients with other conditions, and it is not unusual that they get advice from other specialists, so a cardiologist may have been consulted.

Doctors will always weigh up risks and benefits with patients' conditions, the treatments, and possible side effects, and then go with the greater need.

As to why this was not discussed with you, I do not know, but talking this through with your oncologist would help you to understand the decisions made.

I've added our page on this subject in case useful to read.

Take care and if you want to talk to the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah.