"Long-term Risk: Chemotherapy Linked to Future Heart Disease in Cancer Survivors"

Chemotherapy saved the lives of many cancer patients, but it is now associated with a higher risk of heart disease, including cardiomyopathy, heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve disease, and arrhythmias. Cancer survivors, especially those treated with certain drugs and high-dose radiation, are at increased risk. Developing an individualized care plan and monitoring risk factors such as blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels, inflammation, and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of post-chemo heart trouble.