Living with Cardiotoxicity
Living with Cardiotoxicity
The goal of a cardio-oncology program is to help prevent short- and long-term cardiac complications of ...
Cancer and heart disease are the world’s leading causes of mortality. Although both diseases are well-known, many people are unaware of the relationship between cancer therapy and heart function.
Some cancer survivors may experience a greater risk of developing heart problems as a result of their cancer treatment. This is called cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction, or cardiotoxicity.