Side Effects of MBC Treatments: Heart Problems
Some treatments for MBC can affect your heart. We conclude our series on side effects of MBC treatment with advice from experts about managing heart problems.
Side effect management is an active area of study in clinical trials. Enrolling in a clinical trial that is studying better ways to prevent or reduce side effects may help you have a higher quality of life and may help people in the future.
Visit the links below for expert suggestions on managing heart problems during treatment and for clinical trials studying ways to manage this side effect.
Managing Heart Problems
- American Heart Association: Experts at the American Heart Association provide guidance on reducing the risk of heart problems for people receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer
- Targeted Oncology: Dr. Jean-Bernard Durand describes ways to decrease or manage heart problems in people with breast cancer who are receiving certain treatments
- Cancer Therapy Advisor: A study by Dr. Chanhyun Park and team showed that palbociclib (Ibrance®) has a lower risk of major heart problems than ribociclib (Kisqali®)
MBC Clinical Trials
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Heart Problems
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Managing Side Effects