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How Can We Stop Cancer?, Joseph R. Current
How Can We Stop Cancer?, Joseph R. Current
The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research
Cancer is a disease that humans have been struggling to combat for centuries. It originates from the accumulation of several mutations over the life of a cell that causes it to evade cell death and multiply rapidly. It can affect any tissue in the body and can spread to other parts of the body through metastasis. Cancer comes in numerous shapes and sizes with different levels of aggression, growth speeds, and health risks. Many treatments for cancer exist today, three of the most popular being surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, which can be used in combinations with other treatments to …
Cardiovascular Toxicity Of Common Chemotherapy Drugs Used To Treat Breast Cancer: An Overview, Charles A. Bomzer
Cardiovascular Toxicity Of Common Chemotherapy Drugs Used To Treat Breast Cancer: An Overview, Charles A. Bomzer
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Treatment of breast cancer often exposes patients to many different drugs. Some of these drugs have toxic effects involving the cardiovascular system. This review provides an overview of the drugs most commonly used to treat breast cancer and their potential adverse impact on the cardiovascular system.