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Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Higher Risk of Death Following Heart Issues
Aug 15, 2024, 04:07

Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Higher Risk of Death Following Heart Issues

Robin Bennett Kanarek, Author and Palliative Care Advocate at Kanarek Family Foundation, shared on LinkedIn:

“Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Higher Risk of Death Following Heart Issues; Threshold for Treating Risk Factors Should Be Lower

New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event — including heart failure, heart attack or stroke — than the general public.”

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Source: Robin Bennett Kanarek/LinkedIn