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Late-onset vascular complications of radiotherapy for primary brain tumors: a case –control and cross-sectional analysis
ConclusionsStroke prevalence is increased in long-surviving  PBT patients treated with cranial RT.Implications for cancer survivorsCV events are frequent in long survivors of PBT treated with cerebral RT. We propose a check list to guide management of late CV complications in adults treated with RT for PBT.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - May 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Is stroke incidence increased in survivors of adult cancers? A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsStroke incidence is significantly increased after diagnosis of certain cancers.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCardiovascular risk should be assessed during cancer survivorship care, with attention to modifying shared cancer/cardiovascular risk factors.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - November 5, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Association of physical activity with stroke among long-term colorectal cancer survivors
ConclusionsModerate frequency of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (5-9 time/week) and walking (4-5 time/week) significantly lowers the risk of stroke, whereas high-frequency physical activity reduces the benefits of physical activity.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsPhysical activity with moderate frequency is important in the prevention of stroke for long-term colorectal cancer survivors.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - June 17, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research