Research advances in the evaluation and prevention of radiation-induced heart damage in breast cancer / 中华放射肿瘤学杂志

ABSTRACT

Radiotherapy is an essential part of postoperative adjuvant therapy for breast cancer.However,postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer poses a potential risk of heart damage.This article summarizes the general information and diagnosis and assessment indices of radiation-induced heart damage and its risk factors,as well as the influencing factors for radiotherapy and effective protective measures.