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Cardio-oncologists (cardiologists that specialize in caring for cancer patients) recommend all cancer patients and survivors make an appointment to have their heart checked. This is because certain cancer treatments can damage the heart or put strain on the heart muscles and blood vessels.Aug 21, 2020

Number 12 of this blog Twelve Reasons to See a Cardiologist | Penn Medicine

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I salute you.. you're right at the heart of the matter. Thanks for giving us a heads up warning....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

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