West Virginia hospital combines cancer, cardiac services to better serve patients

Katherine Davis | | Cardiovascular Business | Patient Care

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a program that combines cancer treatment and cardiac services, a unique initiative among providers, reports the Herald Dispatch.

The program is a joint collaboration between the Marshall Health Departments of Medical Oncology and Cardiology. It’s led by Maria Tirona, MD, an oncologist at the hospital and professor at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, and Ellen Thompson, MD, a cardiologist and an associate professor at the med school.

"Chemotherapy and radiation therapy have revolutionized cancer treatment, but they can lead to potential adverse cardiovascular effects," Tirona said in a release. "Working together in the care of the cancer patient, the goal of the program is to minimize cardiotoxicity during cancer treatment and cardiovascular risks during cancer survival."

To read more about the program, follow the link below:

Program combines heart health, cancer treatment

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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