Cardiotoxicity Following Cancer Treatment

Ulster Med J. 2017 Jan;86(1):3-9.

Abstract

More than half of those born after 1960 will develop cancer during their lifetime. Fortunately, owing to improved diagnosis and treatment, cure rates have risen steadily over the last three decades. With an increased survivorship, more will experience adverse effects of cancer therapeutics on the heart. As the oncologist's focus begins to encompass the issues of cancer survivorship, awareness of the management of cardiac toxicity would be prudent for all physicians looking after patients with cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Heart Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents