'UK at the Half': Protecting the heart during cancer treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2023) — For this "UK at the Half," Amit Arbune, M.D., director of the cardio-oncology program at UK HealthCare, talks about how cancer patients can experience heart problems as a result of their cancer treatment. At UK HealthCare, cardiologists work alongside to develop a treatment plan to destroy cancer while preserving heart function. Throughout cancer treatment and beyond, patients visit the cardio-oncologist to help ensure early detection of any change in heart health.
"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast on radio and is hosted by UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing and Brand Strategy. To hear the "UK at the Half" interview, click on the play button above.
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