Cardio-Oncology & 免疫程序

Advances in cancer treatment have dramatically improved the long-term survival of cancer patients. 不幸的是, many of the drugs and therapies that destroy cancer cells can damage the heart, either directly or by creating immunological or metabolic problems that affect cardiovascular health. 加州大学旧金山分校 Cardio-Oncology & 免疫程序 was created to address those problems.

Our goal is to minimize heart-health risks for patients as they are undergoing cancer treatment and afterward as cancer survivors. Because of the complex nature of these issues, we have a uniquely diverse team of specialists working closely together to care for our patients. We also collaborate with physicians and researchers at Bakar Cancer Hospital, the Cardiovascular Research institute and other medical centers worldwide.

Our comprehensive program provides care for people facing a range of cardio-oncology issues, 包括:

• 病人 who may be suffering cardiac side effects from traditional cancer treatments, 比如蒽环类药物, radiation or other advanced therapies.
• Newly diagnosed cancer patients who already have cardiovascular issues. Our cardio-oncologists work closely with the primary cancer team to safely shepherd each patient through medical and surgical treatment for cancer.
• 病人 treated with an immuno-oncology therapy who develop an inflammatory heart disease, such as myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle).
• 病人 with metabolic issues or disorders. Cancer therapies that target tumor metabolism can upset bodily metabolism, causing issues such as high cholesterol, high blood sugar or even diabetes – all of which can affect the cardiovascular system. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on reducing the impact of these metabolic changes on the cardiovascular system.
• 癌症幸存者. Because many cancer treatments can be harmful to the heart, many patients are left with an elevated risk of heart disease. We work with survivors to promote awareness of their cardiovascular risks and of strategies to reduce these, 比如每天服用阿司匹林, maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, 遵循心脏健康的饮食.

Through the program we also offer clinics devoted to specific cardio-oncology conditions, 包括淀粉样变, 类癌性心脏病, myocarditis and CHIP (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential).