How to Treat Breast Cancer After Childhood Cancer: Management of Oncologic and Cardiovascular Concerns

Anne H. Blaes, Suma Konety, Jane Hui, Kathryn Dusenbery, Jianling Yuan, Susan Dent, Kevin C. Oeffinger, Lucie M. Turcotte

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Abstract

•Childhood cancer survivors are at higher risk for the development of breast cancer necessitating early breast cancer screening, often with both breast MRI and mammography.•Risk-stratify breast cancer treatment, taking into account prior radiation fields, surgical procedures, use of anthracyclines, and current comorbidities is essential.•Aggressive management of CV risk factors in collaboration with cardiologists, oncologists, primary care providers, and allied health care providers is needed to provide the best cancer treatment while optimizing CV health.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)126-129
Number of pages4
JournalJACC: CardioOncology
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by NIH grant K08 CA234232 to Dr Turcotte. All other authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.

Keywords

  • cancer survivorship
  • coronary artery disease
  • heart failure

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Review
  • Journal Article

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