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New Findings: Air Pollution’s Surprising Effect on Heart Risk for Cancer Patients


Air pollution significantly worsens cardiovascular risks in cancer survivors, contributing to higher morbidity and mortality, with the most profound impacts on disadvantaged populations. Although modern therapies have extended the lives of many cancer patients, survivors often live with chronic h

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