All Things Cardio-Oncology

Dr. Novi Tham, President of IC-OS Indonesia inspires us with her account of establishing the first cardio-oncology clinic in her country. She currently serves as cardio-oncology director at Siloam Hospitals Lippo Village.

Markus S. Anker, MD, Department of Cardiology, Charité, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203 Berlin, Germany. Here the team discusses a recent clinical trial related to cancer patients in the palliative care setting being treated for heart failure. You can read the full article here: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf705/8242490

Taryn Cox was diagnosed with breast cancer while living in remote parts of southern Africa. Her story of tenacity and courage to get proper care is an inspiration for all of us.

In this episode we hear an update about the ongoing challenges of working in Ukraine along with the resiliance and productivity of the team there in spite of the circumstances. Dr. Kozhukov serves at Kyiv Medical University and the National Stiencific Center The M.D.Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology. Dr. Nataliia Dovganych serves at The M.D.Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology and Uzhgorod State University. Dr. Eugene Storozynsky, is Professor of Medicine and Oncology, Jefferson Health Enterprise Chief of Cardio-Oncology, Toll Heart and Vascular Institute, Sidney Kimmel Medical College-Thomas Jefferson University.

We caoght up with IC-OS Poland President Sebastian Szmit at the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) meeting for a quick update on cardio-oncology developments in Poland.

Dr Olga Toro-Salazar is a Paediatric Cardiologist and founded and directs the cardiovascular MRI and cardio-oncology programmes at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Connecticut, US. Dr Toro-Salazar's expertise is in advanced echocardiographic techniques and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI). They have a special interest in myocardial mechanics and tissue characterisation.In this episode she discusses Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Cardiac Injury and Toxicity from Cancer‑Related Chemotherapy.You can view the original webinar in its entirely at the link below:https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/webinars/cardiac-magnetic-resonance-imaging-assessment-cardiac-injury-and-toxicity-cancer-related

Amy's treatment was nearly suspended due to cardiovascular complications. Cardio-Oncology intervened allowing her to continue life saving therapy. You don't want to miss her story. Amy explains of herself, "Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, I’m a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a degree in Elementary Education and hold a Master’s from Northwest Missouri State. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 33 years, and we have four amazing kids—two grown and married, plus a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old who keep us on our toes. I’m starting my 27th year of teaching and currently teach 3rd grade in Liberty, Missouri."

Dr. Susan Dent is a Medical Oncologist at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardio Oncology at the University of Rochester. She is also President of the International Cardio-Oncology Society. In this podcast she provides a summary of a talk originally presented at the ASCO meeting in 2025.

Samantha Siegel, MD is an internal medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente. She explains, "I began my primary care practice with a thorough understanding of advanced disease processes that often result in hospitalization and the type of care people need when they transition back home. Then, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma and underwent over two years of intensive cancer treatment, including an autologous bone marrow transplant. This led me to study integrative medicine and to focus my practice on the evolving field of cancer survivorship." You will be encouraged to hear how she has negotiated her own survivorship as a medical professional.

In this episode we learn about some of the exciting developments in the cardio-oncology movement in Thailand from its key leaders. Dr. June Tanking is Associate Professor of medicine at Chulabhorn hospital and the royal academy in Bangkok, Thailand. She is joined by her colleauge Dr. Deborah Sundlof who is the Cardio-Oncology Director at Leighigh Valley Health, an IC-OS Center of Excellence. To learn more about the IC-OS Global Training Course email Steve Casselli at StephenCasselli@ic-os.org.

A cardiologist by training, Isabelle Mahé is Professor of Internal Medicine at Université Paris Cité. She is Head of the Internal Medicine Department at a teaching hospital (Louis Mourier, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France), which includes an oncology unit and a vascular disease unit. She established a tele-expertise service to help physicians manage patients with anticoagulant concerns. She is also chair of the scientific council for the INNOVTE-FCRIN Network (Investigation Network On Venous Thrombo-Embolism) and for a patients' association for anticoagulant therapy (Anticoag PASS S2D). She has broad experience in methodology and in clinical trials evaluating anticoagulants in different cardiologic or vascular indications. Her own research projects have resulted in a better management of anticoagulants in complex patients (renally impaired, elderly and cancer patients. She is leading the international prospective randomised API-CAT Study (focusing on the extended anticoagulant treatment in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis).Sebastian Szmit graduated from the Military Medical Academy in Poland (2002). From 2002 to 2012 he worked at the Military Institute of Medicine in the (1) Emergency Department, (2) Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, (3) Department of Oncology. From 2012 to 2022 he was employed by the Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology as cardiologist consultant of the Department of Oncology at the European Health Centre Otwock. In December 2022 he was appointed the Head of the Department of Cardio-Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education at the Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine & Consultant of the Cancer Diagnostics and Cardio-Oncology at the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (Warsaw, Poland). He is cardiologist & clinical oncologist.Read the full trial results here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2416112

An engaging three-part podcast series designed to empower oncology nurses and advanced practice providers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) undergoing treatment with BTK inhibitors. Each episode brings clinical insights and evidence-based strategies to the forefront, helping nurses navigate the complexities of the BTK inhibitor therapy from both a pharmacological and patient care perspective.INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUESTING CREDITThere are no fees for participating and receiving credit for this activity. Successful completion is achieved by reviewing the CE information, completing the pre-test, completing the activity, and completing the post-test and evaluation form. A score of at least 50% on the posttest is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.Credit Fulfillment• If you are requesting AMA credits, ANCC credits, AAPA credits, or a certificate of participation, your certificate will be available for download For credited course go to: https://www.francefoundation.com/content/9457-btki/ic-os-launch.phpThis activity is jointly provided by The France Foundation and the Internation Cardio-Oncology Society and supported by independent medical educational grants from AstraZeneca and Lilly.

An engaging three-part podcast series designed to empower oncology nurses and advanced practice providers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) undergoing treatment with BTK inhibitors. Each episode brings clinical insights and evidence-based strategies to the forefront, helping nurses navigate the complexities of the BTK inhibitor therapy from both a pharmacological and patient care perspective.INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUESTING CREDITThere are no fees for participating and receiving credit for this activity. Successful completion is achieved by reviewing the CE information, completing the pre-test, completing the activity, and completing the post-test and evaluation form. A score of at least 50% on the posttest is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.Credit Fulfillment• If you are requesting AMA credits, ANCC credits, AAPA credits, or a certificate of participation, your certificate will be available for download For credited course go to: https://www.francefoundation.com/content/9457-btki/ic-os-launch.phpThis activity is jointly provided by The France Foundation and the Internation Cardio-Oncology Society and supported by independent medical educational grants from AstraZeneca and Lilly.

An engaging three-part podcast series designed to empower oncology nurses and advanced practice providers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to support patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) undergoing treatment with BTK inhibitors. Each episode brings clinical insights and evidence-based strategies to the forefront, helping nurses navigate the complexities of the BTK inhibitor therapy from both a pharmacological and patient care perspective.INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUESTING CREDITThere are no fees for participating and receiving credit for this activity. Successful completion is achieved by reviewing the CE information, completing the pre-test, completing the activity, and completing the post-test and evaluation form. A score of at least 50% on the posttest is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.Credit Fulfillment• If you are requesting AMA credits, ANCC credits, AAPA credits, or a certificate of participation, your certificate will be available for download For credited course go to: https://www.francefoundation.com/content/9457-btki/ic-os-launch.phpThis activity is jointly provided by The France Foundation and the Internation Cardio-Oncology Society and supported by independent medical educational grants from AstraZeneca and Lilly.

Adina Isenberg is a cancer survivor and patient advocate who has made a lasting difference in countless lives by lobbying for legislative changes, mentoring survivors and teaching in both business and medical settings. You will be encouraged and challened by her hopeful optimism.

Dr Sara Hassing Johansen is a Researcher within the Department of Physical Performance at The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway. Her research interests span exercise ontology, cardiorespiratory function, CPET, lung function and physiology.Read the full trial here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36920460/

The IC-OS Exercise Working Group published a landmark article in the European Heart Journal. "The aim of this whitepaper is to review the current state of the literature on the effects of cardio-oncology rehabilitation and exercise (CORE). There is an urgent need to reinforce and extend the evidence informing the cardiovascular care of cancer survivors." On this episode we discuss this imporchant achievement with two of the primary authors. You can read the article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40036781/Dr. Erin Howden is the head of the Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology lab, co-lead of the Physical Activity Program, at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, She is an honorary senior research fellow in the Department of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia and chair of the IC-OS Exercise Working Group. Dr. Fernando Rivera-Theurel is a Cardiologist with specific training in Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation and Cardio-Oncology at the University of Toronto. He leads the Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation Program at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. He is the Co-Chair of the Exercise and Rehabilitation IC-OS working group and the Education Co-Lead of the Canadian Cardio-Oncology Network (CCON). His research is focused on the use of technology in cardiac rehab, cardio-oncology rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation in cardiac amyloidosis.

In the next episode, we speak with Dan Lier, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and amyloidosis survivor and advocate. Dan discusses his journey with his treating physician, Dr. Morrie Gertz from the Mayo Clinic. Both of them provide insights into the challenges of amyloidosis diagnosis, but also the hope for treatment and life after diagnosis. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode of "Heart to Heart".Learn more about Somebody to Talk To here: https://somebodytotalkto.com/View Dan's Journey on YouTube Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSyOgziMFG_WLx7VUb5O9g

Shaden Khalaf, MD, assistant professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. She specializes in cardiac imaging and its application to cardio-oncology, today we speak with her about pericardial disease in oncology patients.

Dr David Austin is a Consultant Cardiologist at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University, UK.Dr Austin is founder and co-director of the Academic Cardiovascular Unit at South Tees (https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/about/strive/research-team/academic-cardiovascular-unit/) and has established grant. In this webinar he discusses The Prospective Randomized On-X Valve Anticoagulation Clinical Trial (PROACT) with special consideration for its impact on cardio-oncology care. To veiw the entire webinar go to: https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/webinars/ic-os-journal-club-proact-trial-and-reflections-cardio-protection-trials