Oncologists' and Primary Care Physicians' Awareness of Late and Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy: Implications for Care of the Growing Population of Survivors

Although more than half of PCPs were aware of cardiac dysfunction as an LE of doxorubicin, awareness of other LEs was limited. Because PCPs may not be directly exposed to chemotherapy-related LEs, oncologists must communicate this information to PCPs as patients transition to primary care settings. Education for all providers caring for the growing population of cancer survivors is needed.