Chemo's hidden toll on blood vessels revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT03062878

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study measured how anthracycline-based chemotherapy affects blood pressure control and artery stiffness in 60 people with breast cancer or lymphoma. Researchers compared patients currently on chemo with those who finished treatment 1-5 years ago. The goal was to understand why cancer survivors face higher heart disease risk, but no new treatment was tested.

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Locations

  • Lafene Health Center

    Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States

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