Cardio-Oncology and Breast Cancer: What Patients Need to Know HeartSpeak

Cancer treatment may result in an unintended cardiovascular issue on patients. Cardio-oncology helps minimize disruption in cancer care by managing treatment-related cardiac issues. These may include plaque in the arteries, weakened heart muscle, abnormal heart rhythms, or hypertension. From treatment to survivorship, the focus is on cardiac optimization, monitoring and prevention.