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Oncology
Cohort
Retrospective analysis identifies risk factors for trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
Many Breast Cancer Patients Can Avoid Heart Damage — If Doctors Know the Warning Signs
This retrospective analysis of 298 HER2-positive breast cancer patients assessed trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity.
This could help doctors protect patients’ hearts before cancer therapy even begins.
Frontiers
Apr 23, 2026
Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds beta-blockers may reduce cardiotoxicity risk during cancer therapy
Heart-Protecting Meds Show Promise for Cancer Patients
A meta-analysis of 19 RCTs in patients receiving anthracyclines and/or trastuzumab found beta-blockers improved LVEF (WMD=2.19) and reduced…
Two specific heart medications stand out as the most effective shields against heart damage caused by powerful cancer treatments.
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026