Abstract:PurposeAromatase inhibitors (AIs) are an important component of the adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor positive breast cancer (BC) but concerns regarding their cardiovascular safety remain. In this cross-sectional study nested in a breast cancer cohort, we investigated the association between AI exposure and early markers for cardiovascular disease in BC survivors.MethodsThe study population consisted of 569 women, who were 5-7 years (n=277) or 10-12 years (n=292) after BC diagnosis. All participants under… Show more
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