Cardio-Oncology: Balancing Breast Cancer Treatment and Heart Health

This presentation focuses on the intersection of oncology and cardiology, specifically in breast cancer patients. As survival rates improve, there is an increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) due to overlapping risk factors and treatment-induced cardiotoxicities. We will explore the cardiotoxic effects of common treatments, such as anthracyclines, HER2 therapies, and radiation, and discuss methods for cardiac risk stratification. The importance of regular cardiac monitoring and...