OncoHeart Specialist Care

OncoHeart Specialist Care Our mission is to provide specialised cardiology services tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients—before, during and into their survivorship journey.

City2surf 2025 - What an amazing day raising funds for the SAN foundation which supports critical oncology and cardiolog...
13/08/2025

City2surf 2025 - What an amazing day raising funds for the SAN foundation which supports critical oncology and cardiology services ❤️🎗️. Even the rain couldn’t stop us!

Ciao from Florence, Italy! 🇮🇹✨Dr. Adorini is repping OncoHeart Specialist Care Clinic at the inaugural European Society ...
22/06/2025

Ciao from Florence, Italy! 🇮🇹✨Dr. Adorini is repping OncoHeart Specialist Care Clinic at the inaugural European Society of Cardiology Cardio-Oncology conference June 20-21st 2025 🫀🎗️ — diving into the latest information where heart health meets cancer care. 💡📚 Learning from the best to give our patients the very best. 💖🌍

Surviving cancer is a major victory, but what about your heart health after treatment? 🫀A large study (Cardinale et al.,...
24/04/2025

Surviving cancer is a major victory, but what about your heart health after treatment? 🫀

A large study (Cardinale et al., 2015) tracking over 2,600 cancer patients treated with anthracycline chemotherapy found that 98% of heart problems occurred within the first year after treatment. Early detection helped many improve, with some fully recovering. 💪

This study used the standard heart function measure at the time—the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Today, tools like Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) can detect issues earlier.

The 2022 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Cardio-Oncology guidelines recommend all patients who’ve had anthracycline therapy to have an echocardiogram within the first year post therapy.

A recent paper (Forbes et al., 2025) examined follow-up care for patients (single centre). It found that many patients lacked timely echocardiograms (whether referred to a survivorship clinic or not) during the first year post therapy.

The takeaway:
If you’ve had anthracycline therapy, make sure heart health is part of the conversation with your care team; seeing whether you’ve had, or should have, an echocardiogram or other cardio-oncology evaluations. Catching problems early allows for prompt intervention.🫀✨

References:
- Cardinale D., Colombo A., Bacchiani G., et al. (2015). Early detection of anthracycline cardiotoxicity and improvement with heart failure therapy. Circulation, 131(22), 1981–1988.
- Forbes Z., Dunmall T., Tey A., Culligan D., Fedele P.L. (2025). Survivorship clinic attendance improves completion but not timeliness of cardiac surveillance post-anthracyclines. Cardio-Oncology, 11(1), 22.
- Picture from: https://www.philips.com.au/healthcare/clinical-article/automated-strain-measurements

📌 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate each patient’s unique medical needs. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

Cardio-oncology is a unique subspecialty that bridges cardiology and oncology to provide focused cardiovascular care for...
02/03/2025

Cardio-oncology is a unique subspecialty that bridges cardiology and oncology to provide focused cardiovascular care for cancer patients. 💖

The cardio-oncology clinic works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, haematology, radiation, surgical, palliative, psychiatry and pharmacy to ensure the most up-to-date and comprehensive care. 💪🏼🌟

While the clinic focuses on the cardiovascular aspects of cancer therapy, the goal isn’t to replace the care of the patient's existing cardiologist. Instead, the clinic collaborates with the cardiologist to promote the best outcomes for each patient. 🌍✨

The surge in cardio-oncology interest: why now? 📈🫀🎗️Over the past decade, the term “cardiooncology” has skyrocketed in P...
02/03/2025

The surge in cardio-oncology interest: why now? 📈🫀🎗️

Over the past decade, the term “cardiooncology” has skyrocketed in PubMed searches—and it’s no coincidence. As cancer treatments improve, patients are living longer, but many are facing cardiotoxic effects from those therapies.

Are we just catching up to the reality of longer cancer survival and its cardiovascular impact?

Research and evaluation from the cardio-oncology perspective aims to address these concerns.

Depending on the specific cancer treatments and individual factors, appropriate evaluation and monitoring from the cardi...
16/02/2025

Depending on the specific cancer treatments and individual factors, appropriate evaluation and monitoring from the cardio-oncology perspective can help address long-term cardiovascular risks. 💖🩺

It’s important to speak with your healthcare provider about cardiovascular health evaluation and monitoring after cancer treatment. 🏥💪💬

On , we hold space for all those affected by cancer—whether it’s those facing a diagnosis, undergoing treatment or thei...
04/02/2025

On , we hold space for all those affected by cancer—whether it’s those facing a diagnosis, undergoing treatment or their loved ones who stand by them through it all. 🎗️

Cancer can flip life upside down in an instant (hence the flipped post), and today is a powerful reminder of how early detection can save lives. 💖

Take a moment today to check in with someone you care about. Cancer effects so many of us, directly or indirectly, and sometimes a little encouragement to get something checked out can be life-changing.

As cancer survival rates improve, it’s important to recognise the long-term effects of treatment, particularly on heart ...
02/02/2025

As cancer survival rates improve, it’s important to recognise the long-term effects of treatment, particularly on heart health. 💖

Radiation near the heart and coronary vessels can increase the risk of conditions like:
🔹 Pericarditis
🔹 Coronary artery disease (CAD)
🔹 Arrhythmias
🔹 Cardiomyopathy
🔹 Valvular dysfunction
🔹 Heart failure

Certain factors may increase the likelihood of these effects in some people, such as:
⚡️ Higher radiation doses
⚡️ Use of cardiotoxic therapies
⚡️ Radiation to the left side of the chest
⚡️ Pre-existing cardiovascular disease

Before undergoing radiation therapy, consider a chat with your doctor about your cardiovascular health.💬🩺It is also positive to note that newer radiotherapy techniques aim to minimise radiation exposure to the heart.

Reference/further reading: Hufnagle JJ, Andersen SN, Maani EV. Radiation-Induced Cardiac Toxicity. [Updated 2023 May 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554453/

📌 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate each patient’s unique medical needs. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

Did you know that cardiovascular health 💓 and treatments for prostate cancer 🎗 share a unique connection?Treatments like...
27/01/2025

Did you know that cardiovascular health 💓 and treatments for prostate cancer 🎗 share a unique connection?

Treatments like Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) 💊 can have cardiovascular effects. Its important if you are undergoing these therapies to speak with your medical provider about cardiovascular health.

References/further reading:
- Chen, K., Wong, T.H., Tan, Y.G., Tay, K.J., Tan, W.C., Chan, J., Ho, H., Cheng, C., Teoh, J.Y.C., Chiu, P.K.F. and Wang, H.J., 2024. Cardio-oncology in advanced prostate cancer. Frontiers in Oncology, 14, p.1386597.
- Kakkat, S., Pramanik, P., Singh, S., Singh, A.P., Sarkar, C. and Chakroborty, D., 2023. Cardiovascular complications in patients with prostate cancer: Potential molecular connections. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(8), p.6984.
- Ye, Y., Zheng, Y., Miao, Q., Ruan, H. and Zhang, X., 2022. Causes of death among prostate cancer patients aged 40 years and older in the United States. Frontiers
in Oncology, 12, p.914875.

📌 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate each patient's unique medical needs. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

Breast cancer 🎗️ and heart health 💓 are more connected than you might think! Treatments for breast cancer, such as chemo...
19/01/2025

Breast cancer 🎗️ and heart health 💓 are more connected than you might think! Treatments for breast cancer, such as chemotherapy 💊, radiation 🌟 and certain medications 💉can sometimes affect your cardiovascular health, both in the short and long term. Understanding this connection is key to managing both your cancer treatment and cardiovascular well-being. Stay informed, stay proactive! 💪

Further reading: Check out the document titled "Breast Cancer and your Heart" by the International Cardio-Oncology Society, available on their website for free!

📌 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate each patient's unique medical needs. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.



Did you know that there is a relationship between cancer therapies and cardiovascular health? 🫀Cardio-oncology is the fi...
11/01/2025

Did you know that there is a relationship between cancer therapies and cardiovascular health? 🫀

Cardio-oncology is the field that focuses on understanding and managing the risks/complications associated with cancer therapies and the cardiovascular system🔎. It’s important for cancer patients to be aware of how treatments might impact the heart and to work with their healthcare team to monitor and manage these risks. Early detection and care can help potentially prevent heart problems. Stay informed, stay proactive! 💖

Reference: Statistics were gathered from the International Cardio-oncology Society’s document titled ‘Cardio-oncology facts for nurses’, available on their website.

📌 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate each patient's unique medical needs. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

Our mission 🎯is to address the increased cardiovascular risks and challenges faced by cancer patients and survivors. ❤️S...
04/01/2025

Our mission 🎯is to address the increased cardiovascular risks and challenges faced by cancer patients and survivors. ❤️

See our website for more details about our services. 🌐💻📲

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