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Cardio-oncology

Our renowned team provides comprehensive and coordinated care designed to protect your heart health during and after cancer treatment.

Caring for your heart on your journey with cancer

Advanced cancer therapies can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Our team specializes in preventing, detecting, or mitigating the adverse effects of cancer treatment on the cardiovascular system.

Personalized care

Balancing the benefits of cancer-fighting therapies with strategies to protect your heart, we create a care plan for your needs.

Expert guidance

Our team of heart, vascular, oncology and lab professionals has the experience to guide you through your journey.

State-of-the-art treatment

We offer the most effective treatments, combining advanced technology with innovative approaches to care for your whole health.

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From early heart risk assessments to state-of-the-art treatments, we offer care that ensures optimal heart health.

  • Risk assessment

  • Heart testing, monitoring and ongoing evaluation

  • Treatment optimization

  • Cardio-oncology management

  • Rehabilitation services

  • Education and support

  • Research and clinical trials

  • Comanaged treatment planning

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Patient stories

Stephanie’s story

Stephanie was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and receiving treatment at the SCL Health Breast Center, when a routine echocardiogram revealed a heart condition as a side-effect from her chemotherapy. Her cancer care team referred her to the cardiovascular experts at Saint Joseph Hospital to provide medical therapy and preventative care that improved her condition and quality of life.

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