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. 2021 Jun 15;10(15):5078–5087. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4058

TABLE 1.

Surveillance guidelines for survivors at risk for breast cancer and cardiomyopathy

Breast cancer surveillance guidelines
Breast radiation exposure Surveillance guidelines
≥20 Gy radiation therapy to the chest Annual mammography starting 8 years after radiation or age 25 years, whichever is last
Cardiomyopathy surveillance guidelines
Age at treatment Radiation with potential impact to the heart Anthracycline dose Recommended frequency
<1 year old Yes Any Every year
No <200 mg/m2 Every 2 years
1–4 years old Yes Any Every year
No ≥100 to <300 mg/m2 Every 2 years
≥300 mg/m2 Every year
>5 years old Yes <300 mg/m2 Every 2 years
≥300 mg/m2 Every year
No ≥200 mg/m2 to <300 mg/m2 Every 2 years
≥300 mg/m2 Every year
Any age with decrease in serial function Every year