Welcome to ACC’s Cardio-Oncology Member Section!

Anita Deswal, MD, MPH, FACC

Anita Deswal, MD, MPH, FACC
Chair
@anita_deswal

Novel and established cancer therapeutics have led to a substantial increase in cancer survivors. New therapeutics for cancer continue to grow exponentially, and a number of these therapies are associated with short and/or long-term adverse cardiovascular effects, some of which are unknown at this time. In addition to the risk of recurrent cancer, one of the greatest risks for cancer survivors is morbidity and mortality related to early and late cardiovascular toxicities.

The Cardio-Oncology clinicians strive to provide comprehensive cardiac care to patients who have co-existing heart disease and cancer, and to prevent and treat the cardiovascular complications of cancer therapeutics in patients undergoing cancer therapy and in cancer survivors. They aim to limit interruptions or delays in cancer therapy due to cardiovascular reasons.

The ACC Cardio-Oncology section strives to be the home for the ACC Cardio-Oncology clinicians, educators, researchers, and trainees across the stages of their careers. The section aims to support interest, education, and collaboration amongst the members in order to generate interest in this field, to advocate for and provide better care for their patients, to understand mechanisms of cardiovascular toxicity, and to grow the number of clinicians and programs with expertise in the cardiovascular care of patients with cancer and of cancer survivors.

We welcome your active participation!

Sincerely,

Anita Deswal, MD, MPH, FACC

Join the Cardio-Oncology Member Section — Today!

The Cardio-Oncology Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

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As our membership grows, so does the Cardio-Oncology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts, complex clinical cases and interventional challenging cases to be presented at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Submit your research for a chance to transform the future of cardiovascular care by sharing your research with over 12,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The deadline for all submissions is 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of ACC.25 — submit your abstract or case today!

JACC: CardioOncology

JACC: CardioOncology Calls For Papers on Bi-Directional Cardio-Oncology

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JACC: CardioOncology is calling for submissions for a special focus issue examining the basic, translational, and clinical science in the emerging area of "Bi-Directional Cardio-Oncology." Innovative original scientific investigations rigorously defining the mechanistic and epidemiologic overlap between cancer and cardiovascular disease, independent of cancer therapy, as well as the potential for new mechanistic therapies that can effectively target both diseases would be of interest. Submissions are due by Feb. 15, 2025. Learn more.

Conference

Registration Now Open For Advancing the CV Care of the Oncology Patient

September 16, 2024

Upcoming Event

Registration is now open for ACC's Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient, taking place Feb. 14-16, 2025, in Washington, DC, and virtually. Join Course Chair Richard Cheng, MD, MSc, FACC, Vice Chair Anju Nohria, MD, MSc, and other leading cardio-oncology experts as they share emerging strategies and best practices to advance patient-centered, evidence-based collaborative cardiovascular and cancer care for patients living with and beyond cancer. This educational experience will keep you on the leading edge of this rapidly evolving field! The deadline for early registration rates is Oct. 9, register today!

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