Search Tag: cancer patients

2019 08 May

Many physicians are not telling cancer patients about the cardiotoxicity risks of treatments and may not be fully aware of the dangers themselves. A new study reveals an urgent need to look after the hearts of these patients. The research is presented today at EuroHeartCare 2019. "There was no mention that it could lead to heart disease. Would...Read more

2017 20 Jun

Cardiovascular toxicity has become a challenging issue during cancer therapy. A survey of oncologists in France reveals that respondents commonly (>90%) prescribe therapies that are associated with cardiotoxicity. Interestingly, the survey shows that the assessment and management of the cardiovascular status of cancer patients is often inconsistent...Read more

2015 06 Dec

New research presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2015 raises the possibility that cancer may damage heart muscle irrespective of exposure to cancer drug therapies.  The research from UK's first dedicated cardio-oncology clinic found that both treated and untreated cancer patients had impaired heart function.  Dr Rajdeep S. Khattar, last author of the abstract...Read more