Chemo drug's hidden heart risk: study probes blood vessel damage
NCT ID NCT04042298
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looked at how 5-FU, a common chemotherapy drug, affects small blood vessels in the skin. Researchers measured blood flow in 62 people, including current and past cancer patients and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand why 5-FU can cause heart problems, which may lead to safer treatment in the future.
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Lafene Health Center
Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
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