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Deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) during radiation therapy

To protect the heart during left-breast radiation therapy, doctors use a technique called deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH). This breath-holding technique can minimize radiation exposure to the ...

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High cholesterol

Learn which breast cancer treatments can affect the risk for developing high cholesterol, and methods you can take to lessen, prevent, or treat this side effect. 

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Heart health

Heart problems are a rare but serious side effect of some medicines used to treat breast cancer. These medicines can damage the heart muscle and its ability to pump blood as well as it should.

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Side effects

Side effects are unwanted reactions to medical treatments. For many people, side effects are among the most upsetting parts of being treated for breast cancer. Still, there are many things you ...

Story 03/30/21

Preparing for breast cancer radiation therapy on the left side with Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD

LBBC conversation with radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, about the importance of protecting the heart during radiation therapy, and the technology and techniques that have been ...

Story 12/08/18

Medicines Found to Protect Heart Health of People Taking HER2-Targeting Therapies

Medicines approved for other uses were shown to protect the heart from side effects of trastuzumab, or Herceptin, a widely used medicine in HER2-positive breast cancer.

Story 04/03/14

After Some Breast Cancer Treatments, Risk for Other Health Conditions May Rise

A recent study suggests that while women are living longer after treatment for breast cancer, they may be at greater risk of developing certain health conditions as they age.

Story 07/10/13

Radiation Therapy Raises Risk of Heart Disease

European researchers found that radiation therapy given at any dosage for breast cancer increases a woman’s risk of heart disease, with higher doses leading to higher rates of risk.
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