Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer May Have Long-Term Heart Risks

Because of the heart's anatomical position, the organ and its arteries are exposed to more radiation when a woman receives treatment for cancer in the left breast.

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer May Have Long-Term Heart Risks
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Because of the heart's anatomical position, the organ and its arteries are exposed to more radiation when a woman receives treatment for cancer in the left breast.