i am 50 i have gone chemotheraphy 4 years ago in 2007.an iam fine for two years in 2010 i dianosed as tb fluid accumulated in the lungs and severe chest pain .and taking drugs like combutol,rimactzd,piza ciba etc.,now the doctor diagnosed me as dilated cardiomyopathy is this the side effects of tb drugs or chemotherphy.i have problems of swelling legs,face.and i feel fainting
Hiyes both chemotherapy and infection can lead to a dilated heart and your swelling and other symptoms are due to decreased ejection fraction. U need to take proper meds as advised by your cardiologist.