Women who have experienced breast cancer can be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than individuals without a history of cancer. To learn more and have your questions answered, register for this Q and A online event by clicking here.
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular complications, such as cardiotoxicity, heart failure, heart attacks, and hypertension. There are several factors that contribute to this such as treatment effects, shared risk factors and hormonal factors.
The relationship between breast cancer and heart health underscores the importance of comprehensive care for breast cancer patients. By better understanding this connection, health professionals and patients can take proactive steps to mitigate risk factors and monitor cardiac health, and individuals can optimize their long-term health outcomes and quality of life.
Join this Q&A event where Breast Cancer Trials’ panel of experts will explore the topic of breast cancer and heart health; the nature, prevalence and management of cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular disease after breast cancer, strategies for prevention, risk management, and self-management strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk.
