Cardiology

Dealing with cancer can be overwhelming. Its symptoms, diagnostics, treatments and side effects from the treatments all add up to emotional and mental turmoil; they also affect different organs of the body and their functioning. One such crucial organ that is impacted by cancer treatment is the heart. The consent of the cardiologist is of utmost importance because the heart is most likely to be impacted by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. At Action Cancer Hospital, we understand this concern and thus run preventative measures before starting cancer therapy.

How Does the Cardiology Department Help Before Starting a Cancer Treatment?
Cardiologists provide guidance and advice to individuals with existing heart disease or those who carry a high risk of heart disease before undergoing cancer treatment. They evaluate ways to prevent, monitor and treat heart conditions and play some other roles such as:

• Discuss cancer treatment options with oncologists for people who are at a high risk of heart disease or with pre-existing heart disease.
• If necessary, they provide treatment for heart conditions, including medication.
• Cardiologists monitor individuals with heart disease or at risk of heart disease before and during cancer therapy with regular imaging tests and blood tests to detect any signs of heart complications.
• In case of heart complications that may arise during cancer therapy due to certain chemotherapy medicines or radiation therapy to the chest area, they monitor and treat those emergencies.
• They also screen for heart complications after cancer therapy, particularly in people who have received particular chemotherapy medicines or radiation therapy to the chest area.
• Lastly, they offer lifestyle counselling for people after cancer therapy, such as advice on eating a heart-healthy diet and staying active.