The Ins & Outs of Pulmonary Function Testing
Once you are diagnosed with blood cancer, you will likely to need to go through a series of tests to make sure that your body can withstand the harsh chemicals that are set to heal your body. Some chemo concoctions have very specific side effects like heart problems or lung issues.
Pictured here I am completing a Pulmonary Functions Test (PFT). By the name of it you can guess that this tests my lung function because the chemo Bleomycin may cause lung damage. Along with a PFT, my heart was tested via an echocardiogram and I also needed a bone marrow biopsy, to be sure that my cancer didn’t spread to my bones.
Check out my video below!
Because I filmed my entire journey of diagnosis and treatment, I decided to share a video about PFTs where I incorporated some old video of myself from my treatment, as I went through a PFT!
Have you ever had a PFT? Was your experience similar or different to mine? Share in the comments below!
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