14 · Cardiovascular Care and Service
Cardio-Oncology
Protect the heart while coordinating the cancer journey
Aims for the session
Learning objectives
- Organize baseline cardiovascular assessment around the planned cancer therapy and individual risk.
- Recognize a concerning immunotherapy toxicity pattern requiring urgent evaluation.
- Coordinate decisions and surveillance through the oncology and cardiovascular teams.
Teaching framework
CARE
CCharacterize baseline risk
AAnticipate toxicity
RRespond early
EEngage the team
The four letter CARE map is retained. Survivorship remains an explicit companion practice across the cancer journey.
Ways to gather
15 minute presentation · 30 minute presentation · 60 minute workshop
Christian reflection
Luke 10:33–35; Galatians 6:2. Reflection: accompanying a person includes shared burdens, careful care and continuity.
This educational resource supports learning and reflection. Clinical decisions remain within the appropriate patient specific professional relationship and current evidence.
