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breast cancer and an ECHO

breast cancer and an ECHO

My neice age 39, has breast cancer, it has spread to other areas.  Today she had a CT scan with contrast.  According to the tech, she has alot of "hot spots".   A few hours later her doctor calls her and she needs to come in on Monday to have an ECHO done.  What's the reasoning behind this, anyone know or have a guess?   They pretty much scanned her whole body..  Thanks for your prompt answer.
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The chemo that she probably is about to recieve can be cardiotoxic (either Adriamycin or another anthracycline drug).  A baseline Echo is generally recommended.  I'm an Oncology nurse
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