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Advancing Precision Cardio-Oncology in Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

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  • Avirup Guha

  • September 2, 2026

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    Radiotherapy is essential for breast cancer treatment, reducing recurrence and mortality while improving long-term survival.

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    Left-sided radiotherapy is linked to a higher risk of ischemic heart disease compared to right-sided treatment, particularly in women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.

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    A new cardiovascular risk burden score considers factors like age, obesity, and hypertension to assess patient vulnerability to radiation-induced heart disease.

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    Individualized treatment planning should focus on absolute cardiovascular risk rather than solely on radiotherapy laterality.

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    Future research should combine registry follow-up with detailed dosimetry and validated cardiovascular risk assessments to improve patient outcomes.

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Toward Precision Cardio-Oncology in Breast Radiotherapy

  • by Avirup Guha

  • September 2, 2026

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