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Cardio-Oncology

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Cardio-Oncology
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Cardio-Oncology

Overcoming Heart Issues Related to Childhood Cancers 

As childhood cancer survival rates continue to rise, some survivors may face long-term heart and blood vessel problems from treatment like chemotherapy, chest radiation and bone marrow transplant. 

Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk for heart-related problems can happen at the start of cancer treatment or come decades later in adulthood. These can include heart valve problems, coronary artery disease, lipid disorders, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure. The sooner we can detect and manage a child’s risk, the better we can protect them from serious problems in the future.

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s cardio-oncology team is part of award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida. We screen cancer survivors for heart conditions early and often. We work closely with our cancer team and cancer survivorship program to customize plans that prevent heart-related issues over the long-term. 

Our team gives kids building blocks to become healthy adults. We focus on good nutrition, physical activity and healthy habits. Our goals are simple. We want childhood cancer survivors to have the best quality of life and the healthiest future possible. 

Our Services

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We care for children and young adults who’ve had or currently have cancer.

Your child’s care depends on their cancer treatment (type and doses), age, related health issues, family history of cardiovascular disease, test results and other factors.

Once we identify the risk, we introduce a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, nutrition and physical activity. 

We offer complete care for kids, such as:

  • Total health assessment and heart disease risk identification, including height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and other measurements, blood pressure monitoring and lipid testing (cholesterol and triglycerides)
  • Heart imaging and diagnostic tests, like electrocardiogram, echocardiogram (or echo), Holter event monitoring and, as needed, heart CT and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess physical fitness level and cardiovascular reserve (how the heart and lungs respond to increased activity), and a stress echo if needed
  • Cardiac rehabilitation and fitness programs that include heart-specific therapies and exercises
  • Cancer survivorship programs with our oncology team to address diet and nutrition and mental health for overall wellness 
  • Medically supervised weight loss program to help manage weight in a healthy way
  • Full range of heart care, if needed, from expert preventive services to cardiac interventional and electrophysiology procedures (using thin tubes, or catheters, threaded through blood vessels) to cardiothoracic surgery and heart transplant (in Delaware)
  • Heart failure and cardiomyopathy program including medical management and mechanical circulatory support with ventricular assist devices as a bridge to transplant
  • Referral for additional testing and care with ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties as needed
  • Transition to adult health care, helping young adults take control of their health and move their care to adult providers when it’s time

Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.  

Conditions & Treatments

We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

Keeping Childhood Cancer Survivors on the Path to Better Heart Health

Heart disease risk depends on many factors, including the type of cancer treatment, family history of heart disease, overall health and more. We bring together a team of specialists who consider your child’s unique experience and situation. 

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°Â±ð’r±ð experts in pediatric heart disease and heart failure. We know what to look for and can start treatment right away. 


Our cardiac exercise team offers the full range of exercise stress tests. We use the latest methods to assess heart health.


We help your child and family adopt a heart healthy lifestyle with nutritional counseling and exercise planning.


°Â±ð’r±ð here for your family from your child’s initial cancer diagnosis, through treatment and well beyond.

Keeping Childhood Cancer Survivors on the Path to Better Heart Health

Heart disease risk depends on many factors, including the type of cancer treatment, family history of heart disease, overall health and more. We bring together a team of specialists who consider your child’s unique experience and situation. 

Mother embracing toddler.

°Â±ð’r±ð experts in pediatric heart disease and heart failure. We know what to look for and can start treatment right away. 


Our cardiac exercise team offers the full range of exercise stress tests. We use the latest methods to assess heart health.


We help your child and family adopt a heart healthy lifestyle with nutrition and exercise support.


°Â±ð’r±ð researching and developing innovative programs that help reduce the risk for heart disease. 


°Â±ð’r±ð here for your family from initial cancer diagnosis, through treatment and well beyond.

Meet the Team

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· cardio-oncology teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now. 

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Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.