Amit Arbune, M.D., director of the cardio-oncology program at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart disease as a potential cancer side effect in this week's health column.
LEXINGTON – Patients with cancer often experience well-known, common side effects, such as hair loss during chemotherapy or skin issues during radiation. However, some patients will experience other cancer therapy
UK HealthCare has been named a Gold Class Center of Excellence by the International Cardio-Oncology Society, one of 27 hospitals in the U.S. and 11 hospitals worldwide.
When Barbie Johnson was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea that the treatment could affect her heart. But thanks to Amit Arbune, M.D., director of the cardio-oncology program at UK HealthCare, Barbie finished treatment and is stronger than ever.
Ever since she was 12 years old, Barbie Johnson has been a Kentucky girl at heart. Raised in the bluegrass, Barbie has worked at UK HealthCare for 18 years, first in gynecologic oncology and now in surgery scheduling.