Specialist cardiovascular care before, during and after cancer treatment.
Our cardio-oncology service works alongside cancer care teams to prevent, identify and manage cardiovascular complications of cancer and cancer treatment, while helping patients continue the most effective cancer therapy whenever possible.
Our service provides specialist cardiovascular assessment and care throughout the cancer journey. Care is tailored to each patient’s cancer treatment, cardiovascular history and individual level of risk.
Our clinical program brings together specialist cardiology, cancer care, nursing and other disciplines, with pathways designed to identify cardiovascular risk early and respond quickly when problems develop.
Dedicated specialist assessment and management of cardiovascular risk, disease and cancer treatment-related cardiovascular complications.
Australia’s first nurse-led cardio-oncology risk clinic provides early cardiovascular assessment, education, lifestyle support and management of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
Close collaboration between cardiology, medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, nursing, pharmacy and other clinical disciplines to support coordinated decision-making.
Specialist cardio-oncology support extending beyond metropolitan Newcastle through regional partnerships and telehealth, helping improve access for patients closer to home.
If you are receiving cancer treatment and have concerns about your heart health, your cancer specialist, cardiologist or general practitioner can advise whether cardio-oncology assessment may be appropriate.
Our aim is to work alongside your cancer care team to manage cardiovascular health while supporting effective cancer treatment.
We accept referrals for patients who require cardiovascular assessment or management before, during or after cancer treatment, including patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, elevated cardiovascular risk or suspected treatment-related cardiovascular complications.
Our program works with regional services to improve access to specialist cardio-oncology care across the Hunter New England region and beyond. Telehealth and shared-care approaches allow appropriate assessment and follow-up to be delivered closer to where patients live.
