# 35: ❤️ This Is the Health Risk No One Prepared You For After Cancer

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Podcast: [The Flourish After Cancer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737)
Published: 2026-03-18T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://flourishaftercancer.podbean.com/e/heart-health-audio/
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Duration seconds: 1815

## Resource

Many cancer survivors are never told that their risk for cardiovascular disease increases after treatment. But cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in North America, and cancer survivors face an even higher risk due to treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and hormone-altering therapies. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through why heart health deserves intentional attention after cancer, what most standard screening misses, and how cardiovascular disease prevention fits naturally into long-term cancer recovery. 🔗 Episode Relevant Resources The Blood Work Clarity Guide For Cancer Thrivers: https://flourishaftercancer.com/bloodworkclarity E08 Is Your IGF-1 Fueling or Fighting Cancer? E18 Don’t Let Weak Bones Haunt You: Building Bone Health After Menopause & Cancer Treatment E25 Does Sugar Really Feed Cancer? ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You’ve finished cancer treatment with OR without heart problems and want to protect your long-term heart health No one explained how cancer treatments can affect your heart You’ve been told your labs are “normal,” but still feel uncertain about heart health You want prevention guidance that feels clear and doable ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why cancer survivors face higher cardiovascular risk after treatment Which blood markers offer better screening, including ApoB and lipoprotein(a) Why online risk calculators (like PREVENT) can miss key survivor-specific factors How heart health support overlaps with cancer recurrence prevention I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using research-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functio…

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