Cardio-oncology in practice: bridging hospital & community – top tips for generalists

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Cardio-oncology in practice: bridging hospital & community – top tips for generalists

7 January 2026

The increasing toxicity profile of cancer treatments has resulted in a growing demand for specialist cardio-oncology care. Listen to Dr SivaTharshini Ramalingam discuss how hospitals and community practitioners can work together to identify, treat and improve the quality of life for people experiencing cardiac dysfunction as a consequence of cancer treatments. She also explains which drugs are most commonly used, their key toxicities and reg flags for care.

- To understand the importance of cardio-oncology in today’s population of cancer patients
- To learn the three stages in the cancer journey and the role of generalists
- To develop an understanding of the current treatments for cancer and their possible impact on cardiac health
- To gain an awareness of the evolving need for cardio-oncology services in the UK and the role of the cardio-oncologist within an MDT