Babies with heart defects – and their mothers – may face higher cancer risks

Babies With Heart Defects Also Prone To Cancer

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Babies with heart defects – and their mothers – may face higher cancer risks

Babies born with heart defects may be at increased risk for cancer within the first 10 years of life, according to new research that suggests mothers may also be at risk.

Congenital Heart Disease Linked with Later Cancer in Babies and Their Mothers

Cancer is more likely to develop in babies born with congenital heart disease (CHD) and in their mothers, a study of 3.5 million Korean births suggests. The findings, in the journal Circulation, indicate that either a mother’s genetic predisposition or the mutations she carries could contribute to both conditions in her children. They suggest that examining maternal health could be an important factor in congenital heart disease. The research po…

Study Finds Increased Childhood Cancer Risk in Newborns with Heart Defects

A recent study has unveiled a concerning correlation between congenital heart defects in newborns and an elevated risk of cancer in both the affected infants and their mothers. This landmark research was published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, providing new insights into the potential long-term health ramifications for families grappling with congenital heart conditions. The study’s findings prompt a cri…