Cardiovascular Toxicity in Cancer Survivors: Current Guidelines and Future Directions
Cardio-Oncology Connection 07.16.2018
INTRODUCTION
An individual is defined by the National Cancer Institute as a survivor “from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life.”
Due to improved diagnosis and treatment, the number of cancer survivors in the United States reached nearly 15.5 million currently.
More than 60% and 40% of cancer survivors are alive 5 and ≥10 years after diagnosis, respectively, contributing to a growing population of aging survivors at risk for late or long-term treatment-related effects and comorbidities. …