> “The most common cause of death in women with breast cancer is heart disease,” Kirkham says. Interesting. But perhaps it's better phrased as: Women with hear

> “The most common cause of death in women with breast cancer is heart disease,” Kirkham says. Interesting. But perhaps it's better phrased as: Women with heart disease are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Perhaps there's some biological connection? Regardless, if you're getting treated for heart disease - which is more common - your doctor(s) is likely to spot other ailments? Also, and the article mentions this, there are quality of like issues, which apparently the study doesn't deep dive into.