Key result
Structured cardio-oncology training is essential to meet the complex needs of growing cancer survivor populations.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in cancer survivors, creating a rapidly growing need to address cardiovascular care through clinical care, research initiatives, and specialized training.
Establishing structured, multidisciplinary training programs is essential for the sustainable growth of cardio-oncology and the improvement of cardiovascular care for cancer patients.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in cancer survivors, after recurrence of the primary tumor or occurrence of a secondary malignancy. Consequently, the interdisciplinary field of cardio-oncology has grown rapidly in recent years to address the cardiovascular care needs of this unique population through clinical care and research initiatives. Here, the authors discuss the ideal infrastructure for training and career development in cardio-oncology translational and implementation science and emphasize the importance of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team for both research and patient care. Cardio-oncology training opportunities in general cardiology, hematology/oncology, and specialized cardio-oncology clinical and research fellowships are also considered.
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Brown et al. (2022) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors. Cardio-oncology training and career development was evaluated. A structured, multidisciplinary approach to training and career development in cardio-oncology is essential to address the complex cardiovascular care needs of the growing cancer survivor population.
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