|  | Some chemotherapy drugs (anthracyclines) can have adverse effects on heart tissue, such as the weakening of muscle. This means that your heart must work much harder to keep up with your demands. Follow-up is important if you have received this type of drug. You may have to have regular scans if your consultant finds evidence of heart disease.
Weakening of heart muscle doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul, but it does mean that certain sporting activities are not recommended. These include physically demanding sports such as rugby and weight lifting. Activities such as dance, swimming or tennis are encouraged. |
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The heart is responsible for pumping blood around the body. When we excercise our body tissues need more oxygen, and therefore more blood. A heart with weakened muscle is less efficient at delivering this vital oxygenated blood supply.
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