Therapy ups breast cancer survivors’ cardiac risks
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WASHINGTON – Oncologists and cardiologists need to work hand-in-hand when managing the care of women with breast cancer whose…
WASHINGTON – Oncologists and cardiologists need to work hand-in-hand when managing the care of women with breast cancer whose…
Credit: New York Proton Center Radiation therapy has been a cornerstone of cancer care since 1896.
The clinical objective of breast cancer radiotherapy is clear: eliminate malignant cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Despite a relatively small, though increasing, level of focus in oncology, radiation-induced heart damage in breast cancer is a…