Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in 10-Year Survivors of Breast Cancer

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Authors

Maartje J. Hooning · The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Akke Botma

Berthe M.P. Aleman

Margreet H.A. Baaijens

Abstract

Radiotherapy as administered from the 1980s onward is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Irradiated breast cancer patients should be advised to refrain from smoking to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 99, Issue 5, pp. 365-375

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djk064

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