This episode explores a recent study on the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among adolescent and young adult survivors of cervical cancer. Using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, researchers found that these survivors face a 47% higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to non-cancer controls, with those receiving chemoradiotherapy at particularly high risk for heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and venous thromboembolism. The findings highlight the need for long-term cardiovascular monitoring and preventive care in this population. Tune in to learn more about the implications for survivorship care.

Increased cardiovascular disease risk among adolescent and young adult survivors of cervical cancer