Cancer Treatment May Cause Heart Disease
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Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease: A Growing Concern
Summary:
Chemotherapy is a powerful cancer treatment using drugs to target the disease. However, treatments like chest radiation and stress, along with inactivity during therapy, may increase susceptibility to heart disease, particularly in women. Researchers are focusing on anthracycline drugs, known to potentially weaken the heart.Article:
Breast cancer treatments have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in women. The Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights several risk factors, including chest radiation, inactivity during treatment, and stress.
According to Dr. Pamela S. Douglas, chief of cardiology at Duke University and co-author of the study, chemotherapy poses the most significant risk. While saving lives has always been the priority, the success of cancer treatments and the rise in survivor numbers necessitate a long-term perspective. It's crucial to address both cancer and cardiovascular health.
Chemotherapy, a systemic therapy, targets cancer by circulating throughout the body to eliminate cancer cells. Before surgery, it may shrink breast tumors, and afterwards, it aims to eradicate any remaining cancer cells. Chemotherapy impacts the entire body by entering the bloodstream, striving to eliminate cancer cells that have spread.
Cancer cells grow uncontrollably, unlike normal cells. Chemotherapy interrupts this growth, effectively killing the cancer cells. Dr. Douglas and her team specifically examine anthracyclines, used to treat various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, uterine, ovarian, and breast cancers. However, these drugs may weaken the heart in some patients.
Dr. Douglas notes there are less harmful alternatives and suggests reducing doses, but acknowledges it's premature to overhaul current breast cancer treatments. Instead, she and other experts, including the National Breast Cancer Coalition, advocate for further research into safer drug options.
Other factors also play a role in cardiovascular health during cancer treatment, such as diet, weight, and family history. Dr. Douglas advises breast cancer patients to pursue treatment but stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet and regular exercise, to counteract possible heart-related side effects.
In summary, effective cancer treatment requires a balanced approach, combining medication with a commitment to healthy living.
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