By Ana-Marija Dolaskie —
Beating breast cancer is a major victory. But what if the very treatments that saved your life could put your heart at risk years down the road? As more women survive breast cancer and live longer, doctors are confronting a growing concern: the connection between cancer treatment and cardiovascular disease. Enter cardio-oncology, a relatively new medical specialty focused on protecting the heart during cancer treatment and long into survivorship.
In this interview, Dr. Lance Berger, a cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, explains the connection between breast cancer treatment and heart disease, why early cardiovascular monitoring matters, and how patients can protect their heart health during and after treatment.
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