Early heart changes may predict cancer years before diagnosis, long-term study suggests

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A UCLA-led study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that subtle changes in heart structure and function may signal increased cancer risk years before diagnosis. The research suggests cardiologists could eventually use these early cardiac markers to identify patients who might benefit from preventive strategies targeting both cardiovascular disease and cancer. The findings could reshape how physicians approach screening for two of the leading causes of death in the United States.