Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) it is a technique without radiation, which is considered the gold-standard for the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and even tissue composition. The RESILIENCE trial will use CMR as the main outcome measure methodology, and patients enrolled in the trial will undergo 3 scans across the duration of the study.
Multinational, prospective, proof of concept phase II, double-blinded, sham-controlled, randomized clinical trial (RCT) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Remote Ischaemic Conditioning (RIC) in Lymphoma patients receiving anthracyclines. Patients scheduled to undergo ≥5 chemotherapy cycles will be eligible.
Beating Cancer Is the Beginning of a New Chapter Advances in oncology have enabled more people than ever before to survive cancer and enjoy longer lives after treatment. However, completing cancer treatment does not always mark the end of medical follow-up. For many patients, it represents the beginning of a
Protecting the heart during cancer treatment Advances in oncology have significantly improved survival rates for people with cancer. However, some cancer therapies can affect cardiovascular health, a phenomenon known as cardiotoxicity. This potential impact on the heart has become one of the main challenges in cardio-oncology, a field focused on
Advances in oncology have made it possible for more and more people to overcome cancer. However, some cancer treatments can have effects on the cardiovascular system, making heart protection a key part of care during and after treatment. This connection between cancer and the heart is the focus of cardio-oncology,
A Key Tool During Cancer Treatment During cancer treatment, many people need to receive intravenous therapies repeatedly and over long periods of time. To make venous access easier, safer and more comfortable, a device widely used in clinical practice is often recommended: the port-a-cath. Understanding what a port-a-cath is, how
When the season changes… and so does the energy level The arrival of spring is usually associated with more light, milder temperatures, and an increased sense of well-being. However, not everyone experiences it this way. For many, this change of season is accompanied by a persistent feeling of tiredness, lack
Thanks to major advances in oncology, more and more people are surviving cancer. This is undoubtedly great news—but it also raises an important question: how can we protect the long-term health of patients who receive highly effective but sometimes demanding cancer treatments? One of these treatments is anthracycline-based chemotherapy, widely
