Retrospective cohort study reveals cardiovascular disease rivals cancer mortality in older breast cancer patients, highlighting the need for targeted long-term cardiac care.
Comorbid conditions contribute importantly to both total mortality and breast cancer-specific mortality among breast cancer survivors. Attention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease should be a priority for the long-term care of women following the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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