HEART CANCER
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Treatment
Surgery can be performed to remove tumors, drain fluid or remove other affected portions of the heart. Medications such as Herceptin or Rituxan be used to try and shrink tumors. However, treatment can be tough because it can inadvertantly damage healthy parts of the heart
Diagnostic Testing
Tests that would typically indicate a problem with the heart and require further testing (i.e., a biopsy) include a electrocardiogram (records irregularities in the heart's electrical activity), echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart that can detect physical abnormalities) or cardiac angiogram (a catheter that is fed up to the heart, injects dye and takes photos of the pathways of the heart.
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