Many breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused them to develop problems with their heart function can safely stop their medication after their heart recovers, and most won't need to continue treatment long term, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich.

Many breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused them to develop problems with their heart function can safely stop their medication after their heart recovers, and most won't…

The finding is 'hugely encouraging' for thousands of patients whose heart health has been damaged by the life-saving treatment, say experts.