Cardio-Oncology Program

Contemporary anti-cancer therapy and radiation treatments have greatly improved the survival rates of patients with cancer. However, cancer patients may incur significant cardiovascular side effects directly related to their treatments and/or develop a higher risk of cardiovascular disease or complications as a result of some cancer therapies. As cancer treatment improves, it is important to address potential cardiovascular side effects, underlying cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular risk factors in many cancer patients.

The MaineHealth Cardio-Oncology program brings together some of the most talented cardiovascular specialists and cancer care providers in northern New England. In partnership with oncologists from the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network, our cardiologists predict, monitor, and manage the effect that cancer treatments have on the heart and cardiovascular system. Early cardiac testing and regular monitoring can help prevent and/or mitigate cardiovascular complications for cancer patients—minimizing potential interruptions in their cancer therapy.

Conditions:

• Cancer
• Cardiac complications

Services:

• Imaging and diagnostics 
• Medical management