I am in remission from hodgkins disease last 3 days I keep getting a funny feeling in my chest, as though my heart is sinking.  Like when you are on a roller coaster.whilst working i am fine but when i relax i feel it then.i am 33 years old, female and weigh 75 kg
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Hodgkin's lymphoma can spread to lungs and heart and can cause pleural effusion and pericardial effusion respectively. Both of these can cause similar symptoms like sinking of heart. So better to get done chest x-ray and 2d echo. Chest x-ray is needed to rule out pleural effusion. 2d echo is needed for pericardial effusion. If both these are normal then no need to worry about any major heart or lung related diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart and lung diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.