Research Topic

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation

This cluster of papers focuses on the cardiotoxic effects of various cancer treatments, particularly anthracyclines and related drugs like doxorubicin and trastuzumab. It explores the molecular mechanisms, pharmacologic developments, early detection, prevention, and management of cardiotoxicity in cancer patients. The papers also discuss the long-term cardiovascular complications and survival outcomes in individuals undergoing these treatments.