Study author Taylor said cardiologists and oncologists have been communicating more in recent years.
Women should not only get help from their doctors to reduce their heart disease risk, she said, but pay attention to heart-healthy habits. They should eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and not smoke cigarettes, she said.
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