PET and heart scans during early chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies how a specialized heart imaging test (PET/MPI) changes during the start of chemotherapy for cancer patients. It may help researchers understand whether this monitoring approach detects heart strain early and keeps patients safer during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a cancer patient receiving care through the VA system
- You are about to start chemotherapy (not already on it)
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You have not had chemotherapy before
- You have not had heart procedures like stents or bypass surgery in the past
- You do not have known weak heart pumping (rest ejection fraction under 50%) and you do not have a history of organ transplant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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