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Learn about the emerging medical specialty of cardio-oncology through this 29-minute webinar featuring Dr. Sarah Hull from Yale Cancer Center. Explore how this interdisciplinary field addresses the cardiovascular complications that can arise from cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Discover the importance of monitoring and managing heart health in cancer patients, understand the mechanisms by which various cancer therapies can affect cardiac function, and examine strategies for preventing and treating cardiovascular toxicity. Gain insights into the collaborative approach between oncologists and cardiologists to optimize patient outcomes, learn about risk assessment tools and screening protocols, and understand how this specialized field is evolving to meet the growing needs of cancer survivors who may face long-term cardiac effects from their treatments.
