Radiotherapy, one of the cornerstones of breast cancer treatment, has significantly improved cancer survival and overall survival among patients. However, the long-term side effects of radiotherapy become more apparent during follow-up visits. Cardiotoxicity is one such major adverse effect of anticancer treatment, including both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Radiotherapy for breast cancer is known to result in radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD) within five years of the treatment, and it includes coronary artery disease, pericardial disease, conduction disturbances, and valvular disease.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance to prevent patients from long-term side effects of radiotherapy. Here is a quick question on cardiotoxicity caused by radiotherapy! Reference : Seminars in Nuclear Medicine ##Suggested for you## A Promising Technique to Prevent Malpositioning in Breast…
