DESCRIPTION

As cancer and cardiovascular disease increasingly intersect in older adults, understanding their shared pathways and treatment challenges has become a growing priority. This report from the 2021 NIA/AGS Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Conference summarizes expert discussions on the biology of cancer-related heart disease, the cardiotoxic effects of cancer therapies, and opportunities to improve equitable access to care and clinical trials. It also outlines critical research priorities aimed at advancing understanding and management of comorbid cancer and heart disease in aging populations.