1.Advancing Cardio-Oncology in Asia
Choon Ta NG ; Li Ling TAN ; Il Suk SOHN ; Hilda Gonzalez BONILLA ; Toru OKA ; Teerapat YINCHONCHAROEN ; Wei-Ting CHANG ; Jun Hua CHONG ; Maria Katrina Cruz TAN ; Rochelle Regina CRUZ ; Astri ASTUTI ; Vivek AGARWALA ; Van CHIEN ; Jong-Chan YOUN ; Jieli TONG ; Joerg HERRMANN
Korean Circulation Journal 2023;53(2):69-91
Cardio-oncology is an emerging multi-disciplinary field, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer patients by preventing and managing cancer treatment-related cardiovascular toxicities. With the exponential growth in cancer and cardiovascular diseases in Asia, there is an emerging need for cardio-oncology awareness among physicians and country-specific cardio-oncology initiatives. In this state-of-the-art review, we sought to describe the burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Asia, a region with rich cultural and socio-economic diversity. From describing the uniqueness and challenges (such as socio-economic disparity, ethnical and racial diversity, and limited training opportunities) in establishing cardio-oncology in Asia, and outlining ways to overcome any barriers, this article aims to help advance the field of cardio-oncology in Asia.