Morning administration of anthracyclines is associated with a lower risk of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Pre-clinical studies point towards an administration time-dependency of anthracycline-induced cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD). This retrospective study aimed to investigate the association between time-of-day of AC administration and CTRCD.

Methods and results

Patients from two cardio-oncology outpatient clinics, treated with ACs for any malignancy, were included. Percentage of afternoon AC administration was calculated: cumulative dose administered in the afternoon (12 p.m.-11:59 p.m.)/total cumulative dose. Three groups were defined: morning group ≥ 50% of ACs in the morning (12 a.m.-11:59 a.m.), afternoon group ≥ 50% of ACs in the afternoon, and intermediate group = exactly 50% of ACs in the morning and afternoon. Associations between AC timing and

SUBMITTER: Printezi MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415182 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature