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Dealing with breast cancer means also keeping in mind heart health ...

Breast cancer and heart disease are interconnected, sharing risk factors and treatment impacts. Treatments like doxorubicin and radiation can harm heart health, making cardiovascular disease a leading cause of death among breast cancer survivors. The American Heart Association emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary care, leading to the emergence of cardio-oncology. Lifestyle choices and monitoring heart health during treatment are crucial. A clinical trial is exploring statins' role in protecting heart function during chemotherapy. Exercise is recommended to improve survival and reduce heart injury risk.


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Dealing with breast cancer means also keeping in mind heart health ...

Breast cancer and heart disease are interconnected, sharing risk factors and treatment impacts. Treatments like doxorubicin and radiation can harm heart health, making cardiovascular disease a leading cause of death among breast cancer survivors. The American Heart Association emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary care, leading to the emergence of cardio-oncology. Lifestyle choices and monitoring heart health during treatment are crucial. A clinical trial is exploring statins' role in protecting heart function during chemotherapy. Exercise is recommended to improve survival and reduce heart injury risk.

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