Heart to Heart: The Most Beautiful Year of My Life

Francesca Ossani survived breast cancer and cardiovascular complications of her cancer therapy but discovered beauty and hope along the way. She discovered the value of collaborative medical care and the hope of sharing the journey with others. She now continues to spread hope and joy in her volunteer work at a pediatric cancer center. Join us as we hear of her remarkable story of hope and joy in the face of incredible challenges.

As part of our 2025 Board Review Course Dr. Mahmood provides insights into the contemporary state of our understanding of CAR T therapies, their CV risk, and management. 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

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."