Survivors of Childhood Cancer More Likely to Be Undertreated for CVD Risk Factors - AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

Despite a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to exposure to chemotherapy and/or radiation, adult survivors of childhood cancer are undertreated for CVD risk factors compared with the general population.

Adult survivors of childhood cancer have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but are undertreated for CVD risk factors, according to a study published in Journal of the American Heart … [+4092 chars]

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