Cancer patients who receive chemotherapy as part of their treatment may be at increased risk for cardiotoxicity and vascular disease. New cancer therapies may interfere with normal cardiac function. Specialists trained in cardio-oncology can detect these adverse reactions at an early stage and develop personalized treatment plans to avoid serious cardiovascular complications.

UR Medicine Cardiac Care is collaborating with the Wilmot Cancer Institute to offer our unique Cardio-Oncology Program—the only one of its kind in Upstate New York.

We use innovative imaging techniques such as strain echocardiography, cardiac MRI, angiography, and associated endomyocardial biopsy to identify patients and address their risk factors to minimize potential cardiotoxicity. And, for those who have already developed cardiotoxicity, we’ll treat it.

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If you or a loved one is a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy and you have concerns about cardiotoxicity, contact the UR Medicine Cardio-Oncology Program at (585) 275-2475.