Dr. Michael Fradley: What's Next in Cardio-Oncology?

As part of our 2025 Board review course Dr. Fradley reviews some key articles that promise to shape the future of clinical practice.You can purchase the complete set of review course videos at the link below. This includes modules covering the Management & Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction, Toxicities of Traditional Therapies, Hematology, and Immunotherapy.https://members.ic-os.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=26378193

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.