2023-10-14 16:00:00
Cytostatic drugs are cell toxins and may only flow into the body of a cancer patient in well-dosed quantities. Image: picture alliance
Drugs that lower blood cholesterol could also help cancer patients with heart problems. This is shown by a current study. Apparently the statins reduce oxidative stress and inhibit inflammation in the organ.
Chemotherapy with anthracyclines or other cytostatics is often indispensable for the treatment of cancer. Although they often prolong life, these drugs have significant side effects. They not only attack malignant tissue, but also attack healthy tissue. Some patients have a lasting impact on their hearts.
Such a risk exists particularly when using anthracyclines, frequently prescribed cytostatics that have proven effective in the treatment of many different types of cancer. Depending on their dosage and other factors, such as the age and health of the person being treated, these cancer drugs can have long-term effects on heart health. Scientists all over the world are therefore looking for ways and means to spare cancer patients this fate.
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