Cardio-Oncology
Newer and better forms of cancer treatment have increased survival rates in recent years, giving people more time to enjoy life with the people they love. But did you know that some of those treatments may cause heart damage, especially if you are already at risk for heart disease?
That’s why we want you know about our cardio-oncologists, who work to protect and heal your heart, both during and after cancer treatment. They are trained to understand how cancer treatments affect the heart, and they work closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, oncologic surgeons, and others to monitor and prevent serious heart problems.
Why is this program needed?
- The number of cancer survivors is dramatically increasing.
- Among adult cancer survivors, 30 percent die of cardiac disease related to cancer treatment.
- Among childhood cancer survivors, more will die from heart disease related to cancer therapy than from recurrent cancer
Who benefits?
- The number of cancer survivors is dramatically increasing
- Among adult cancer survivors, 30 percent die of cardiac disease related to cancer treatment
- Among childhood cancer survivors, more will die from heart disease related to cancer therapy than from recurrent cancer
Types of heart damage
- The number of cancer survivors is dramatically increasing
- Among adult cancer survivors, 30 percent die of cardiac disease related to cancer treatment
- Among childhood cancer survivors, more will die from heart disease related to cancer therapy than from recurrent cancer
For more information, or to schedule an appontment, call 239-343-6350 ext. 76223.